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Role Detail

Pick & Pack volunteer

Little Village

Our Pick and Pack team are based in one of our lively baby banks. Together we sort, check, and prepare pre-loved items for children. Volunteers create high-quality bundles of toys, clothes, and equipment to gift to families.

Detailed Description

Our Pick and Pack team are based in one of our lively baby banks. Together we sort, check, and prepare pre-loved items for children. Volunteers create high-quality bundles of toys, clothes, and equipment to gift to families. “You can’t imagine the happiness I saw on my little girl’s face when she opened box. She found beautiful outfits, books and toys. I’m forever grateful to people who put it together” Who is Little Village? We are London’s biggest Baby Bank, helping over 7000 children per year. With love, we collect donations of pre-loved items to share with children living in poverty. Volunteers are at the heart of Little Village and essential to everything we do. From supporting families face to face or on the ‘phone to sorting donations or delivering gifts. At Little Village, you’ll meet local like-minded people, use your skills, and have fun. Most importantly, you’ll make a real and immediate difference to families facing tough times. What will I do? • Get to know each child using details we provide to select items they’ll love • Create beautiful packages of clothes, toys and books with love and care • Check donated pre-loved items, so that they are all of gift quality • Organise checked items by gender, age, and type • Make smaller gift packs e.g., underwear, socks, bibs and linen • Safety check and clean buggies and cots, when needed • Greet and thank people arriving with donations of pre-loved items • Help loading and unloading gifts and stock for delivery • Act in a non-judgmental, inclusive and loving way

Activities you will be doing

Retail & Charity Shops,Under 16 Volunteering

What skills are required for this role

Cleaning & Tidying, Organising & Planning

Why these skills are required

• Attention to detail • Able to carry out light manual tasks (or chat with us about reasonable adjustments) • A smile and a pair of comfy shoes

What is in it for you

• Meet new friends and like-minded people • Experience within a high-profile London-based charity • Travel expenses available • Induction and regular training • Written references on request • Unique insight into baby banks and child poverty in the UK

Time Commitment

We ask for a minimum of 4 hours per fortnight.

NW1 3JA

N/A

We are located next to Sainsbury's on Hampstead Road.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18 and over,50 and over,Under 18
We Welcome
Little Village welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds. We especially encourage those who have experience of living on a low income to join the team.