Shop Volunteer PAT Tester

Royal Mencap Society; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in the East Midlands is looking for a volunteer to support their Retail team with PAT testing of donated electrical items. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in health and safety compliance and contribute to a meaningful cause. The role requires a friendly attitude and effective communication skills, and volunteers receive full training. Flexible hours are available on a weekly basis to fit your schedule.

Benefits

Full training and support

Out-of-pocket expenses covered

Opportunity to meet new people

Responsibilities

• Support Retail team with PAT testing.
• Ensure donated items are compliant for sale.
• Be friendly and approachable.
• Be reliable and patient.
• Communicate effectively.

Skills

Interest in electronics

Health and Safety compliance knowledge

Good communication skills

Job description

Job Advert

Description

In this role you will be supporting our Retail team with PAT testing donated items, ensuring they are compliant for sale.

We are looking for someone with an interest in electronics, Health and Safety compliance to help us test our donated electrical items to sell to help raise valuable funds for people with a Learning Disability.

If you are already a qualified PAT Tester, this is ideal, however we would also support the right volunteer in gaining this qualification.

When do I need to be available?

This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours at Bury Donation Station. We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota.

Responsibilities

• Friendly and Approachable
• Reliable, Kind and Patient
• A good communicator (including listener)
• Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself

Mencap Volunteer Responsibilities

• Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability
• Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
• Receive full Training and support
• Volunteer alongside other people
• Have a chance to give back your local community

About Mencap

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: [emailprotected]

Vacancy Type: Permanent.

Job ID: 35397