Warehouse/Driver Volunteer

Local Area
Penwith (Penzance, St Ives & Hayle & in between)
Location for Volunteering Activity
Penzance
Minimum Age
18+
Role description

Our Warehouse/Driver Volunteers are the beating heart of our charity. The Volunteers work out of our Penzance warehouse, where all our donated furniture, fittings, white goods and equipment is stored. The Volunteers are the first people our Customers meet and since all our Customers are vulnerable, in need and experiencing significant financial hardship, it is essential for our Volunteers to be able to offer kindness, patience and understanding, a "people first" approach is absolutely essential. As a Warehouse Volunteer, you will be showing Customers around the Warehouse, helping them to identify what they need and what meets their needs best. You may need to get involved in sensitive conversations about their social and financial situation, but there is always a senior member of staff around to help and assist. What is essential is a relaxed, friendly manner and a sense of humour definitely helps. As one of the designated Drivers, as well as working in the Warehouse, you will also be driving the van loaded with furniture to the accommodation of our Customers, unloading and putting in situ, furniture, fittings and white goods delivered.

 

As a Driver, you must be aged 25 or over and with a clean driving licence

Organisation Information

GOFA stands for Good Old Furniture Available. We are a non-profit making charity that recycles unwanted household/garage items and distributes them into the wider community around West Cornwall.

Who is it for?
Anyone on benefits, low income, people with mental health difficulties and the vulnerable.

GOFA helps people of all ages from 16+.

GOFA has links with Live West housing, YMCA, Konnect Cornwall, Women’s Aid Pz, Social Services, local NHS Hospitals and various community-based organisations that require our support.

What are the benefits? 

GOFA seeks to invest in a person or a family and help bring a sense of worth into their lives by supporting them with GOOD quality items. This in-turn builds their self-esteem and promotes a positive impact not only to them but to those around them.

GOFA also helps the environment by reducing what is taken to landfill sites and educates people about recycling.

Type of activity
Admin and Office
Driving
Retail Shops and Warehouse
Supporting Older People
Supporting People with Disabilities
Volunteering days
Flexible Days
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Address

GOFA, Ellis Square
Voundervour Lane
Penzance
TR18 4HU
United Kingdom

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