For more than three decades, The Archer Project has supported thousands of people who were homeless in Sheffield. We provide a number of services designed to help people move away from homelessness. We believe the end of homelessness should have new opportunities for a satisfying life, whatever that may mean to the individuals who are building a new life. We hope that includes good health and wellbeing, a home that is enjoyed and the chance to take part in the wider society, whether that is through employment, belonging to groups and / or giving time as a volunteer.
Would you like to give a few hours per week to support a charity with purpose?
Does a regular, permanent ongoing volunteering pattern sound compatible with your availability?
Are you a calm, friendly person, who thrives in an environment that values teamwork?
Would you describe yourself as reliable, trustworthy, patient, meticulous, and organised?
If so, then it sounds like you’re just the person we’ve been looking for! You will play a critical part in helping us oversee the donations of food, apparel, footwear, toiletries, rucksacks and sleeping bags we receive from churches, businesses, community organisations, schools, and the wider public on a regular basis. The VOLUNTEER Donations Sorter will have the chance to work in a friendly team, meet people from all walks of life and make new friends. This position would also provide the successful candidate with the time to develop or practise their confidence, interpersonal skills, non-profit sector knowledge, and to deepen their understanding of homelessness. No qualifications or volunteering experience is required.
Volunteer Agreement Terms:
a) Remuneration: Please note this role is UNPAID.
b) Shift pattern: To get the most out of the experience, we would prefer someone on a permanent ongoing basis, between 10:00 am and 3:00 pm on a weekday. We are happy to be flexible and look into a mutually agreeable volunteering pattern.
c) Location: Campo Lane, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S1 2EF.
d) Benefits: Free lunch when based at the main Project site. Free hot and cold drinks when Project based. Casual dress. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed by prior agreement.
e) Probationary period: Appointment subject to 3-month review period, which may be subject to extension.
f) Appointment subject to successful undertaking of an Enhanced DBS Check.
The following essential criteria must be met:
1) You must be eligible to live in the UK. For further info, please refer to: https://www.gov.uk/right-to-reside
2) We are unable to accept volunteers aged under 18.
3) We cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers / orders.
If you are interested in applying to the VOLUNTEER Donations Sorter vacancy with The Archer Project, we look forward to receiving your expression of interest via e-mail: recruitment@archerproject.org.uk, and we will send you an application pack.
Whilst we do not have a formal deadline, we look forward to hearing from you at your earliest convenience. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We are therefore advising candidates to apply as soon as possible, should they be interested in joining our team.
Please note that The Archer Project and Archer Project Enterprises operate a Monday to Friday office schedule and are closed during bank holidays. Inquiries received outside opening hours will be addressed during opening hours. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
