TSL Kirklees Volunteering is the official Volunteer Centre for Kirklees
This means that we’re here to help you get started on your volunteering journey and support you through the process.
We also make sure that any groups or charities that advertise for volunteers on our website will look after their volunteers properly. Some of them will have a stamp of approval called the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award (KVQA), which means that they’ve done even more to make sure that their volunteers are valued and have a good experience.
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Latest Opportunities
Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice
Volunteer PAT Tester (Manchester Road Charity Shop)
- Retail
- Gardening/Environment/Practical
- Huddersfield
- Flexible
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
Forget Me Not Childrens Hospice
- Retail
- Gardening/Environment/Practical
- Application form required
07/08/2026
Submit your details to apply
Have a question or need help applying for a role?
Click here to get in contact or email us directly at volunteer@tslkirklees.org.uk
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Business Volunteering
Share your team, resources and expertise
Many businesses offer their employees an opportunity to volunteer in work time. This is known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Employer Supported Volunteering and it can include fundraising for a group, or even sharing expertise and resources as well as volunteering.
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