Donations Sorter

Donations Sorter
Location: Pineapple Park, Winsford

About the role
Be a Donations Sorter...

This is an exciting opportunity for you to get involved by supporting our stock processing centre.

There are a variety of activities available, and where we can we will try to tailor the opportunity around you. We are open Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm) with various times available to volunteer.

Please note that this volunteering opportunity is only available in our centres in Plymouth and Winsford (Cheshire). Please do not express an interest if you are located outside these areas.

About the Team
The British Red Cross helps millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies, disasters and conflicts. We are part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent humanitarian network. With approx. 350 shops across the UK, we raise vital funds and represent the British Red Cross both on the High Street and in the local community. Our stock processing centres are a key part of this operation, sorting and preparing donated items for distribution across our shops in the UK and for sale online.

Typical tasks include

• Lifting, moving and sorting items according to guidelines.
• Identifying items suitable for sale and recycling.
• Checking item quality.
• Active promotion of the British Red Cross and what we do.
• Preparing items for distribution to our network of shops.

About the person
We are looking for:

• Enthusiasm and the ability to work both independently and in a team
• An interest in retail, warehousing or distribution and/or fundraising
• An interest in meeting people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• A person who is fit and active and able to sort, lift and carry various items.
• Minimum age 18. For volunteer roles available to under 18's please visit redcross.org.uk

What We Offer:

• To meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team.
• Gain experience and confidence by learning new skills.
• The knowledge that you are making a difference to people's lives.
• Learning opportunities so you can represent the Red Cross with confidence.
• Repayment of expenses (by prior agreement).
• As a Red Cross volunteer you can say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian network.

Here's a little bit more about us...
The British Red Cross help anyone, anywhere in the UK; get the support they need if crisis strikes.

From hiring a wheelchair or dealing with loneliness, to adjusting to life in anew country - we're there when you need us. Our goal is to connect human kindness with human crisis.

We're part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and we believe in the power of kindness.

Our organisation was born out of a desire to bring help without discrimination. Impartiality and neutrality have been central values for the Red Cross since we started.

We support a huge range of people and we recruit for a diverse workforce -including disabled and ethnic minority candidates. This is to contribute to the breadth of experience we need to respond to people in crisis.

Induction and training
When you start your role, you will be introduced to your line manager who will discuss the role with you. We will ask you to complete our British Red Cross Foundation Course e-learning which gives you an overview of what we do and covers basic health and safety information. There will also be other training specific to your role.
Please note that the role featured is voluntary and is not a paid employment opportunity.

Connecting human kindness with human crisis