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If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity please contact us
- By emailing volunteering@boltoncvs.org.uk
- By calling us on 01204 546060
- By using this online form to send us a message
If you are interested in this volunteering opportunity please contact us
- By emailing volunteering@boltoncvs.org.uk
- By calling us on 01204 546060
- By using this online form to send us a message
Organisation Name: British Heart Foundation
Opportunity Name: Electrical Items Tester Volunteer
Districts: Boroughwide
Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment
Time Of Day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekday Evenings, Weekend Full Days, Weekend Half Days, Casual or Intermittent
Where Is The Opportunity Located?: Indoor
Opportunity Role Type: IT & Technology
Requirements:
Wheelchair Access?: No
Full Description: Are you good with electricals, or do you have an interest in electrical gadgets? If you want to help the environment in a voluntary role behind the scenes, this could be the position for you. Our electrical item tester volunteers make sure all our donated electrical items are fully functional and safe for sale.
You’ll receive detailed training which you will need to complete before starting and ongoing support from the warehouse team. You will need a knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and an attention to detail, but no specialist electrical knowledge is required. You will help protect the environment through recycling while helping us create a world free from the fear of heart disease.
• Plugging items in, turning them on and making sure all the functions work correctly
• Following specific guidance on testing a vast range of different electrical items safely
• Cleaning donated items so they’re ready for sale
• Some light lifting with help on hand for the heavier items
• Identifying poor quality or damaged donations for recycling
• Identifying unusual or interesting items for online selling
You’ll receive detailed training which you will need to complete before starting and ongoing support from the warehouse team. You will need a knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and an attention to detail, but no specialist electrical knowledge is required. You will help protect the environment through recycling while helping us create a world free from the fear of heart disease.
• Plugging items in, turning them on and making sure all the functions work correctly
• Following specific guidance on testing a vast range of different electrical items safely
• Cleaning donated items so they’re ready for sale
• Some light lifting with help on hand for the heavier items
• Identifying poor quality or damaged donations for recycling
• Identifying unusual or interesting items for online selling