Upcycling and Repairs Volunteer - Nottingham, United Kingdom - White Rose Trading

White Rose Trading
White Rose Trading
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Nottingham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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About us

White Rose CIC is a registered UK charity retailer founded in 2009 by Nottingham Trent university students to support the work of Aegis Trust.

Aegis is a UK NGO that aims to prevent and resolve conflict and mass atrocities through peace education programmes in communities worldwide.


At White Rose we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, as we actively support Aegis in their mission to prevent discrimination that leads to mass atrocities.


White Rose support Aegis by selling handpicked, high quality, pre-loved fashion items and accessories in our multiple shops across Nottinghamshire, beyond and now online 100% of the profits generated by White Rose goes to support the work of the Aegis Trust.


How you can help:


Our upcycling and repair volunteers work closely with the fashion supply team at our distribution centre in Nottingham to repurpose our generous donations.

This role includes repairing donations and upcycling clothing and têxtiles in an unsellable condition, transforming them into new garments.

It is our mission to make every donation count and our volunteers make a real difference to help us achieve this.


If you are motivated, hardworking and keen to learn new skills or share your knowledge, experience and talents, come to support an amazing cause Knowledge and experience of basic DIY sewing skills is helpful for this role, but not necessary as full training will be provided and it is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in fashion design, garment making and sewing.


We offer a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you feel confident and able to excel in your volunteer role with White Rose.


Typical responsibilities of an upcycling volunteer are:

  • Make repairs as needed (sewing missing fastenings, repair seams etc)
  • Repurpose damaged clothing using scrap têxtiles into new oneoff pieces.
  • Liaise with the upcycling supervisor and fashion supply team on ways to improve repairs.
  • Help think of innovative and creative ways to repurpose têxtiles and clothing.

Where volunteering will take place:

The fashion supply team are based at Unit 6, Castle Park, Nottingham, NG2. It has good bus and tram links and is also walkable from Nottingham City Centre.


Availability:

Monday - Friday. Anytime between 9am - 4pm.

We require a minimum of 4 hours a week and we are flexible with which days/hours work best for you.


What to expect from volunteering at White Rose
Volunteering with us has many benefits, both personal and professional:

  • A creative and rewarding outlet for your talents
  • Opportunities for you to enrich the lives of other people
  • Helps generate funding for the Aegis Trust to carry out their life saving work.
  • A chance to utilise the skills you have and develop new ones
  • Access to regular and ongoing support from a friendly and supportive team
  • Build your confidence
  • Enhance your CV
  • First pick of great stock
  • References are available on request and a volunteer certificate.

What you will get as a White Rose Volunteer:

  • Excellent internal volunteer career pathway
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Telephone GP & Private Prescription Service
  • Long service recognition and appreciation gifts
  • Access to 1000's of Benefits and Discounts through WR Rewards.
  • Access to health and wellbeing perks
Follow the links below to learn more about White Rose and the Aegis Trust:


Job Type:
Volunteer


Benefits:


  • Onsite parking

Application question(s):

  • Please can you confirm that you are aware this is an unpaid volunteering opportunity?

Work Location:
One location


Reference ID:

WRUCVOL
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