Summer Volunteering Opportunity at Aid Box Community's Free Shop

Got a bit of free time this summer?

Fancy doing something practical to support in need refugees and people seeking asylum in Bristol?

Aid Box Community exists for the relief of poverty and financial hardship of refugees and asylum seekers in the UK by providing free and essential living Items. We operate out of a warm and welcoming hub, where people are free to come and ‘shop’, have a cup of tea and a chat. From here, we also promote the integration of refugees and asylum seekers through the signposting of partner services for appropriate.

ABCs Free Shop aims to provide a choice of free clothing, shoes and household items. and dignity to in need refugees and those seeking asylum in Bristol.

We are looking for:

2-3 additional volunteers each day (Mon-Fri) to join our busy Free Shop team weekly (5 hours, from 10.30am-3.30pm) throughout July and August.

Purpose of the role

ABCs Free Shop aims to provide a choice of free clothing, shoes and household items. and dignity to in need refugees and those seeking asylum in Bristol.

What's involved

Within this role you will be part of a team helping to facilitate a safe space for refugees and asylum seekers. The role will include:

• Welcoming and signing in ABC service users using ABCs IT systems and following ABCs guidelines
• Supporting service users to find what they need
• Receiving, sorting aid donations and stocking shop as per ABC guidelines
• Ensuring Free Shop tidy and well stocked
• Signposting service users as needed

We are looking for individuals who: 

• Can commit to weekly volunteering on 1 day per week throughout July and August (10.30am - 3.30pm)
• Work well in a team and are reliable, kind, calm and organised yet are dynamic and thrive in busy environments.

*We welcome and encourage applications from those from diverse backgrounds and with additional languages.

Successful applicants will be required to provide:

• 2 references
• complete an Enhanced DBS check.

We provide

• Full Induction and Training
• Regular Volunteer Wellbeing Support sessions

For information on roles: Volunteer — Aid Box Community

To Apply https://airtable.com/shrEwngQ99im4aLwg