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Flexible Schedule
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Ipswich, United Kingdom
Within our refurbishment centres we are looking for volunteers to carry out a wide range of roles. Tools are brought to the centre which need to be sorted and checked over. Refurbishment and testing often needs to take place to bring the tools to a condition where they can be included within a tool kit You will need to be friendly and approachable. You should have commitment to what you are doing with a willingness to work hard whilst taking enjoyment and satisfaction from your volunteering role. Typical Tasks will include Welcoming people and taking in donations of tools Sorting through tools and passing to other sections of the centre for refurbishment Checking and testing tools donated Carrying out simple cleaning and refurbishment to bring the tools up to a condition for inclusion in a tool kit. This may include minor repairs, sharpening, replacing parts or restoration You need to have a friendly personality and be able to work well as part of a team. Some skills in the relevant area are a bonus, but these are not a requirement as training can be provided and there are some roles which do not require any specialist skills. You should be willing to work hard, but also to enjoy yourself working alongside other volunteers. For many roles, an eye for detail will be needed. Some roles will also require a higher level of physical fitness, as there may be heavy tools to move. Some roles may need you to be able to work under pressure from time to time as there may be container shipping deadlines to be met Further information about this and other roles available can be found at https://twamuk.goassemble.com/opportunities
Date Posted: 2024-10-18
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Flexible Schedule
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Ipswich, United Kingdom
The role of the driver is to drive one of the 5 TWAM vans around the East of England to collect loads of donated tools from TWAM collectors or members of the public who have large amounts to be donated. The role of the loader is to assist the driver with loading the tools onto the van and unloading at the relevant refurbishment centres. Typical tasks may include Driving one of the TWAM vans on a defined route to collection points Helping load the van at the visits and with the loading and unloading of the van at the refurbishment centre Carrying out relevant pre- and post-trip checks and recording in the journey log You need to have a friendly and welcoming personality and be willing to spend long periods working alone (there will not always be a loader). You need to be a competent driver ideally with a clean licence (although some minor motoring offences may be acceptable) and we will normally ask a new driver to undergo a driving assessment. You need to enjoy driving and be happy to travel long distances. You need to be reasonably physically fit for either role as the loads of tools can be heavy. Further details about this role and other volunteering roles we have available can be found on our dedicated volunteering website https://twamuk.goassemble.com/opportunities
Date Posted: 2024-11-07
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
The role of the collector is to respond to requests from members of the public to collect tools they have to donate and to store them for the TWAM van to collect. The role is available throughout England, Wales and Scotland. We will normally ask you to collect with a maximum 25-mile radius from your home (although you can request a smaller area) and requests are matched based on postcodes. Typical tasks will include Taking calls and emails from members of the public and arranging collection times Driving to collect tools from people and bringing them back to your storage area Arranging collections from the TWAM vans You need to have a friendly and welcoming personality, as you will be the face of TWAM to members of the Public. You need to enjoy driving and be happy to travel reasonable distances. Furthermore, you need to be reasonably physically fit, as the loads of tools can be heavy. You need to have organisational skills to ensure that you check emails regularly and respond to these and telephone requests and to sort out your schedule around any other commitments you have We provide an induction to the role which may be either over the phone, electronically or in person and a volunteer handbook on starting. You will have a named contact within TWAM for any questions or problems, and further training can be provided as required. You will also be given a TWAM Polo Shirt wear and an ID Card if required. From the role, you will gain a warm satisfaction at the difference you are making to peoples lives. You will also have opportunities if you wish to learn new skills. We will provide a reference if required for a future employer or other organisation Further information about this role and other volunteering positions with TWAM can be found on our dedicated volunteering platform at https://twamuk.goassemble.com/opportunities
Date Posted: 2024-12-16
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Flexible Schedule
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Ipswich, United Kingdom
At our Ipswich Head Office, we have a number of office based opportunities available. These range from general office tasks such as dealing with requests and donations by phone, post, email and face to face to assisting with accounts and Gift Aid returns, helping with Shipping logistics and volunteer recruitment. These are wide ranging depending on the specific role selected but may include Answering the Phone and dealing with queries from TWAM collectors and members of the public. Populating Spreadsheets with details of Shipments Responding to letters and emails received Processing Donations on our Salesforce CRM Database Assisting with Accounts and Gift Aid Returns Sending out application forms and requesting references for prospective volunteers Sending 'thank you’ letters to the many people who donate to TWAM. A friendly personality and able to work well as part of a team. You need to be computer literate and if you are familiar with Microsoft Office, that will be helpful, but you won’t need to be an expert on all the systems we use as training will be provided. You do need to be organised and enjoy a role where every volunteer shift may be different. An eye for detail and being able to produce accurate work is important. If you have previous customer service skills and are used to speaking to people on the phone, that’s a bonus! You also need to be good with spreadsheets if you are looking for an accounts or logistics role and accounts roles will also require a high level of numeracy and ideally previous experience. Finally, due to the nature of these roles, you need to be able to respect confidentiality More information on the role can be found on our dedicated volunteer recruitment website https://twamuk.goassemble.com/opportunities
Date Posted: 2024-11-07
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Flexible Schedule
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Rugby, United Kingdom
The role of the driver is to drive one of the 5 TWAM vans around the North of England to collect loads of donated tools from TWAM collectors or members of the public who have large amounts to be donated, or to take a load collected the previous day to our Refurbishment Centre in Rugby. The role of the loader is to assist the driver with loading the tools onto the van and unloading at the relevant refurbishment centres. Typical tasks may include Driving one of the TWAM vans on a defined route to collection points Helping load the van at the visits and with the loading and unloading of the van at the refurbishment centre Carrying out relevant pre- and post-trip checks and recording in the journey log You need to have a friendly and welcoming personality and be willing to spend long periods working alone (there will not always be a loader). You need to be a competent driver, ideally with a clean licence (although some minor motoring offences may be acceptable) and we will normally ask a new driver to undergo a driving assessment. You need to enjoy driving and be happy to travel long distances. You need to be reasonably physically fit for either role, as the loads of tools can be heavy. Further details about this role and other volunteering roles we have available can be found on our dedicated volunteering website https://twamuk.goassemble.com/opportunities
Date Posted: 2024-10-30
