Container Jose
July 30, 2026
This container was named by Stepan, who has been a volunteer with us for over 15 years. Stepan named the container ‘Jose’ after his alias.
How you can Help
Volunteer
We believe everyone has something to give. Volunteering is a wonderful opportunity to work together and learn new skills, enhance your CV or just do something fun and practical. Giving your time can open a whole new world to you, while benefitting someone else through the projects we support.
In our Chesham workshop, teams of volunteers sort, refurbish and pack tools and equipment ready for transportation.
The Workaid Shop is an essential part of the organisation where volunteers sell items we cannot send to Africa to raise funds.
Whether you are retired, at college (minimum age: 18) or are any age in between, we would really value your skills. No specialist knowledge is required. There is something for everyone, not to mention the tea and coffee breaks.
Take a look at the roles we have available and register your interest today!
Volunteer Opportunity
Volunteer Roles
- Cleaning and servicing hand tools
- Servicing large machinery e.g. lathes, bandsaws, pillar drills etc.
- Processing and organising incoming tools donations
- Servicing sewing machines
- Servicing knitting machines
- Picking tools and equipment ready for packing
- Packing tools and equipment for freight
Welcoming and assisting members of the public as they bring in donations
Accepting items according to our Accepted/Not Accepted List
Receiving, sorting, and organising donations in the workshop
Helping to ensure donated goods are handled respectfully and efficiently
- Donation days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
Servicing and testing hand tools and other electrical items.
- Servicing petrol equipment e.g. lawnmowers, strimmers, rotavators, generators etc.
- Servicing garden electrical equipment e.g. lawnmowers, strimmers, blowers etc.
- Cleaning and servicing garden tools
- Retail sales (The Workaid Shop) – helping out in the shop, assisting customers and stock as necessary
- eCommerce – listing, packing and despatch (eBay)
Sorting and packaging fabric, haberdashery, crafts and wool for our projects in Africa or for sale in the shop.
Sorting our recycling and waste and delivering to correct locations.
We offer organisations the opportunity for their employees to become involved in any of our workshop activities on company days. We can host a team of up to 12 across all our sections. Please get in touch if you or your company are interested.
We are always looking for new trustees so if you have a passion for international development we'd like to hear from you, please get in touch.
Office and Workshop
Monday - Friday
9:30am - 12:30pm
1:30pm - 4:30pm
The Workaid Shop
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
9:30am - 1pm
12:45pm - 4pm
No commitment is required, however a regular attendance is prefered to suit your schedule and ours. You just need to bring your enthusiasm and we will provide you with training.
Donation Receiving and Sorting
We are looking for volunteers to join our team and help with the receiving and sorting of donations. Volunteers play a vital role in supporting our work and ensuring that every donation makes a positive impact in our community.
Key tasks:
- Welcoming and assisting members of the public as they bring in
- Accepting items according to our Accepted/Not Accepted List
- Receiving, sorting, and organising donations in the workshop
- Helping to ensure donated goods are handled respectfully and efficiently
Donation days: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
This role is ideal for individuals who are friendly, reliable, and enjoy working with others. No previous experience is required — we provide full guidance and support to help you settle into the role. By giving a few hours of your time each week, you’ll be making a real difference to those we support and to the wider community.
If you would like to get involved or learn more, please contact us using the online form.
* Please note that only messages regarding this role will be prioritized — responses to other inquiries may take longer.
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Stories from Volunteers
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‘I’ve asked for this container to be named after my delightful grandson Cassidy, who is seven years old’ – David Hurd
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