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Volunteer Electrical Department/PAT Tester

This is an unpaid voluntary role

Volunteering with Hospiscare

We are looking to expand our electrical volunteer team, based at the Marsh Barton Warehouse.

By becoming an electrical volunteer, you will help to PAT test and make good, electrical items that are donated, to sell in our shops, generating essential income for the charity. These vital funds then go directly towards providing patient care in the local area.

Volunteering is a vital part of Hospiscare and every volunteer is a valued member of the team. As a Hospiscare volunteer you will help us to keep a wide range of services and activities running for our patients and for fundraising. You can help to spread the word about Hospiscare and support the charity with pride.

The Role

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Hospiscare in the Electrical Department.  This description will tell you everything you need to know about the role.

Location

Hospiscare Enterprise Centre, Marsh Barton, Exeter

Dowell Street Warehouse Shop, Honiton

Activities of the role

As an Electrical Items Tester you might be asked to:

  • Clean donated electrical items and appliances
  • Thoroughly check donated electrical items
  • Carry out PAT Testing
  • Prepare electrical items for sale
  • Replenish electrical stock to support sales in store
  • Identify and research stock for sale on our online platforms

Boundaries of the role

These are not part of the volunteering role and we won’t ask you to:

  • Volunteer alone
  • Interact with customers

Skills and abilities

We’re looking for someone with:

  • Attention to detail
  • Experience in electrics
  • PAT testing training
  • Friendliness and enthusiasm
  • Willingness to work as part of a team

Training

You’ll have an induction and we’ll make sure you have all the training you need for your role:

  • Role induction
  • ‘Volunteering Essentials’ core training for all Hospiscare volunteers

We’ll ask you to:

  • Follow a regular volunteering pattern that works for you
  • Apply Hospiscare’s values to your volunteering and be:
    • Compassionate
    • Professional
    • Respectful
    • Inclusive
  • Follow Hospiscare policies
  • Be a team player and cooperate with Hospiscare staff and volunteers
  • Complete appropriate training
  • Represent Hospiscare with pride

We’ll offer you:

  • A named line manager
  • An experienced ‘buddy’ to help you settle in
  • Regular communication with the warehouse team
  • Opportunities for one-to-one discussions
  • Informal review after three months of volunteering
  • Volunteering review after three years of volunteering
  • Reimbursement of travel and out of pocket expenses

Application requirements

You will need to:

  • Complete an application form and attend a taster session or volunteering discussion.
  • Provide two references

 

For more information on this role, or to request an application form, please email volunteering@hospiscare.co.uk