VOLUNTEERS INFORMATION
We thank all our volunteers for their valuable contribution to Mind in Croydon. Please note that all our volunteers (including volunteer/trainees) are subject to versions of the following documents which will be amended to reflect the needs of our different projects. Please note, the relationship between volunteers and Mind in Croydon is concerned with training/volunteering, not with employment. Volunteers including trainee/volunteers are undertaking work and complying with instructions as a trainee/volunteer, not as an employee. The underlying purpose of any agreement between yourself and Mind in Croydon is not to establish a relationship of an employer and employee but to enable you to acquire certain skills and experience (as a trainee) or to volunteer with the organisation.
Volunteer Handbook
Volunteer Offer
Volunteer Guidance Note
If you require any clarification of the above, please contact the Human Resources Manager at 26 Pampisford Road, Purley, CR8 2NE (020 8668 2210) for further details.
Online Auction Volunteer Required
The opportunityWe are looking to recruit a small team of volunteers to help run our eBay sales operation. This is an exciting project to get involved with and an opportunity to develop good grounding in business and marketing skills.
The role will involve:
- Researching items on eBay - looking up similar items to gauge the auction starting price and the best categories to list the items in for maximum exposure.
- Photographing items to be listed - buyers need to see clearly what they are bidding on (inc. markings, damage etc).
- Estimating postage & packaging costs - prospective buyers will want to know the cost of postage and packing if they win the item.
- We are also looking for one full-time or two part-time volunteers with a good understanding of the internet and e-commerce to help lead the eBay operation. You will be working alongside the shop manager to set up and coordinate a functional system for sorting and preparing stock that is to be sold online. As a team leader you will need to be clear about which items are ready to list, which are currently listed and which are ready to post to the buyer (winning bidder).
We are also looking for volunteers with expertise in certain types of items to help identify valuable goods that can be sold online.
Times you can volunteer:
Monday - Saturday: Morning or Afternoon.
If you are interested, please contact Peter 020 8253 8207 or the Shop Managers 020 8771 5950.
Counselling Placements
WE CURRENTLY HAVE NO VACANCIES FOR VOLUNTEER COUNSELLORS. WE WILL UPDATE THIS MESSAGE AS SOON AS ANYTHING CHANGES.
The details of the placements are outlined in the documents below:
You will find more information about the service by clicking here.
Reception / Admin - Orchard House, South Croydon
Mind in Croydon require a receptionist / administrator at our office in South Croydon, to provide a professional and efficient front of house service for all the users and visitors of the building.
Description of the opportunity
Mind in Croydon require a volunteer receptionist / administrator to provide a professional and efficient front of house service for all the users of the building.
Your main duties will include meeting and greeting all visitors in a courteous manner, providing refreshments, answering incoming calls, sorting post, booking and setting up meeting rooms, ensuring that the front desk and meeting rooms are clear and tidy and any other general administrative duties as required.
Skills & Qualifications Required
- Experience within a similar role is desirable
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills
- Competent levels of literacy
- Good IT skills necessary
- Most importantly a warm and friendly manner
For more information please contact Peter Phillips, Employment and Social Inclusion Manager on peter@mindincroydon.org.uk or call 020 8253 8207.
Volunteer at Enterprise Shop
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Work Experience Opportunities
Would you like to give something back to the local community by volunteering or maybe gain some retail experience.
We are looking for people who have a creative flair to help maximise the trading potential of our charity shop. You will be involved in all aspects of the shop’s operation, including sorting donations, steaming clothes, assisting customers and visual merchandising.
In return you will:
- develop a recent work history
learn new skills including sales techniques and visual merchandising - create social networks
- be reimbursed for travel expenses (up to £4.00 if you volunteer 10am to 4pm)
- receive a lunch allowance (a maximum of £2.50 if you volunteer 10am to 4pm)
- receive a staff discount
- receive a reference (minimum of 6 months volunteering required)
This would be ideal for someone living in Crystal Palace or the surrounding areas. Whether you have little or no retail experience, if you are self motivated, reliable with the enthusiasm and commitment to help make our shop a success we would love to speak to you.
Application Form
Enterprise Shop, 18 Westow Street, Upper Norwood, London SE19 3AH
Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm
Telephone: 020 8771 5950