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Born from one mum’s struggle to find the care her son needed, Forget Me Not is here to provide essential care to children with life-shortening conditions, their families and families living with the loss of their child across West Yorkshire.

Role based at Manchester Road, Huddersfield, HD1 3JF (free onsite parking available)

Role Purpose:                    

To inspect and test donated electrical items to ensure they are safe and suitable for sale.

Tasks & activities

• Carry out visual inspections of donated electrical items to identify obvious damage, wear or missing parts.
• Check plugs, cables and fuses before items are approved for sale or use.
• Label tested items clearly as passed or failed in accordance with shop process.
• Opportunity to also assist in other shop activities, such as sorting donations and working on the till.

Personal qualities & experience

You will need to have a basic confidence in handling electrical items and using testing equipment.

For this role you will need to be:

• Friendly and enthusiastic
• Honest, reliable and have a willingness to learn

As one of our volunteers, you will have the opportunity to:

• Be part of a friendly team and meet new people
• Receive a full induction with continued support to further grow your skills and confidence
• Build on personal development and have the option to undertake Level 2 training

Manchester Road Shop Opening Hours:

Mon-Sat: 9am-4.30pm, Sun: 10am-4pm

• Application form required

• 18+