British Heart Foundation
Location: 61A New Road
Position: Volunteer
Schedule: Fridays
Pay: Unpaid voluntary role
The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is looking for a friendly and reliable Warehouse Volunteer to support our furniture shop and help raise vital funds for research into heart and circulatory diseases.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical, hands-on work and wants to make a positive difference while helping reduce waste and support the local community.
Your Responsibilities
As a Warehouse Volunteer, you may help with:
- Safely lifting and moving furniture between vans, the warehouse and shop floor
- Keeping the warehouse clean, organised and safe
- Receiving and organising stock deliveries
- Preparing furniture for customer deliveries
- Building flat-pack furniture for display
- Carrying out minor furniture repairs, where appropriate
- Testing electrical items when trained to do so
- Replenishing furniture on the shop floor
- Supporting general warehouse and stock-management tasks
You may have the opportunity to learn different warehouse duties, including stock booking, logistics and furniture preparation.
What We’re Looking For
- Aged 17 or over
- Comfortable with physical, hands-on tasks
- Reliable and willing to work as part of a team
- Able to follow health and safety procedures
- Friendly and respectful towards customers and colleagues
- No previous warehouse experience is required
Please note: This is an unpaid volunteer position. BHF is unable to accept volunteers under 17 or those with unspent criminal convictions.
Volunteer Benefits
Volunteering with the British Heart Foundation includes:
- 25% discount on donated goods in BHF shops
- 10% discount on new goods
- Free and confidential support through Retail Trust
- Training and development opportunities
- Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed
- Refreshments provided
- Volunteer certificates and references
- Long-service awards
- Access to discounts with other retailers
Make a Difference
Your time can help raise funds for lifesaving research and support the British Heart Foundation’s work towards a world free from the fear of heart and circulatory disease.
Join the team and make your Friday count!