NewStarts Description of the role You will be examining the large quantities of bedding, curtains, and clothes which we receive as donations, sorting the unusable items (due to wear and tear/poor condition) into recycling, and the usable items into packs/pairs, which we can donate to people who have been homeless and who are moving out … Continue reading Soft Furnishings Volunteer
Engineering and other trades
Warehouse Operative
NewStarts Description of the role NewStarts is a community project that provides practical help to recently homeless and other vulnerable people across North Worcestershire. NewStarts has a Christian foundation, and its underlying ethos and values are inspired by Christian values. The main areas of the work are: Loading furniture safely into the van Occasionally taking … Continue reading Warehouse Operative
Handyperson
Rubery Community & Leisure Centre Description of the role This is an opportunity to join a happy group of volunteers in contributing to the upkeep of a community used facility located in scenic countryside. The site is a registered charity with no paid staff and relies on and values its volunteers. We are looking for: … Continue reading Handyperson
Heritage Glass Worker
The Great British Valve Project Description of the role You will be: Working with glass. Joining pieces, pinching pieces etc. Advise on glass handling processes. Drinking tea. Helping to make radio valve parts. Designing / re-engineering parts and methods. Eating Sandwiches. Tidying up. Join our growing band of volunteers and help bring this fantastic heritage machinery back to … Continue reading Heritage Glass Worker
Heritage Restoration Handicraftsman
The Great British Valve Project Description of the role You will be: Helping to strip down large machinery. Cleaning parts and painting. Drinking tea. Helping to make replacement parts. Reassembly of machinery. Eating Sandwiches. Helping to rewire motors and control gear. Tidying up. Join our growing band of volunteers and help bring this fantastic heritage … Continue reading Heritage Restoration Handicraftsman
Repairer
Repair Café Redditch Description of the role We are looking for people with practical skills in repairing items to help at our monthly repair cafe. Skills needed include electrical, woodwork, bicycle maintenance, computers/electronics, mechanical (e.g., clocks), tool sharpening etc. Any skills in one or more of the following: Electrical Electronic Carpenter Computers Bicycle maintenance Mechanical … Continue reading Repairer
Woodwork Operative
NewStarts Description of the role Volunteer to help restore furniture donated to the scheme so that it can be recycled and given to people being rehoused in social or private rented housing. We are looking for: Experience in woodworking Practical Considerations WITHIN REASON, TRAVELLING EXPENSES ARE PAID. Any specific requirements Any requirements will be discussed … Continue reading Woodwork Operative
Furniture Restorer
NewStarts Description of the role Volunteer to help restore furniture donated to the scheme so that it can be recycled and given to people being rehoused in social or private rented housing. We are looking for: Experience in woodworking is an advantage Practical Considerations Within reason, travelling expenses are paid. Any specific requirements DIY / Odd jobs … Continue reading Furniture Restorer
IT Recycling Assistant
NewStarts Description of the role If you want to join a friendly team, have some fun, broaden your skills and make a positive impact on the local environment and community, the NewStarts IT recycling team could be for you. We recycle usable IT hardware so it can be resold at low cost. This achieves two aims: 1) It helps … Continue reading IT Recycling Assistant
Bromsgrove and Redditch Network 