The Clothes Swap Volunteer will play a vital role in the planning and execution our clothes swap events, aimed at promoting sustainable fashion practices, reducing clothing waste and fostering a circular economy.
Purpose: The Clothes Swap Volunteer will play a vital role in the planning and execution our clothes swap events, aimed at promoting sustainable fashion practices, reducing clothing waste and fostering a circular economy.
Location: Refurbs Repair & Reuse Centre, Brunswick Rd, Buckley, CH7 2ED
Key Responsibilities:
- This volunteer will assist in organising, setting up, and managing the event to ensure it runs smoothly.
- Assist in event planning and promotion.
- Help set up the event space, including arranging and tagging the clothes, laying out tables and keeping clothes rails organised.
- Greet event attendees and explain the clothing swap rules and guidelines.
- Accept and organise clothing brought in by participants, including stock monitoring.
- Keeping track of who has donated what and what they have donated.
Skills & Abilities:
- Computer literate.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Enthusiasm for sustainable fashion.
Reports to: Clothes Swap Session Coordinator
Length of Appointment: On Going
Time Commitment: 4 hrs twice a month basis.
Qualifications required: None.
Support / Training offered:
- Regular support meetings with Clothes Swap Coordinator
- Range of training provided including practical training.
- Chance to make new friends and gain experience in a relaxed, supportive, environment.
Age Requirement: 18 upwards.
Dress Code: Casual clothing (PPE will be provided).
DBS Check required: No - all work will be supervised.