John’s Volunteer Experience
June 12, 2022
John’s Volunteer Experience John, a self-employed engineer first began volunteering at Workaid almost 10 years ago. Hear in his own words about his experience. I
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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 benefiting someone else via the projects we support.
In our Chesham workshop teams of volunteers sort, refurbish and pack tools and equipment ready for transportation. In our office, volunteers process the project requests, manage paperwork, prepare and send tweets and social media communications and all the duties associated with running the charity. 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 school or college (minimum age: 16), taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards, a corporate body or have a special need, we would really value your skills. No specialist knowledge is required and there is something for everyone, not to mention stopping for tea and coffee breaks
Volunteer Information
Volunteer Roles
- Cleaning and repairing 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 for packing
- Packing tools and equipment for freight
- Electrical – servicing and testing general hand tools and other general electrical items
- Garden Electrical – servicing garden electrical equipment e.g. lawnmowers, strimmers, blowers etc.
Servicing petrol equipment e.g. lawnmowers, strimmers, rotavators, generators etc.
- 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 Africa or sale in the shop
Sorting our recycling and despatch to correct locations
Helping out in the office with administration, phones and project paperwork
We offer organisations the opportunity for their employees to become involved in any of our workshop activities on company days. We can host up to a team of 15 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.
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Stories from Volunteers
Hussam Our Newest Volunteer
August 4, 2022
Hussam Our Newest Volunteer We’re thrilled this month to welcome our first refugee volunteer to our tools refurbishment section. Hussam, a stone mason by trade
Byron Container Heads to Zambia
February 28, 2023
First container of 2023 has left our workshop in Chesham and is on its way to Zambia’s Vwila Foundation based in Lusaka
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Stories from Volunteers
Beth’s Volunteer Experience
March 6, 2023
Here’s what Beth, a renowned baker, talented Morris dancer, and volunteer at her local library, would like to share about her experience at Workaid having begun volunteering here four and half years ago.
Byron Container Heads to Zambia
February 28, 2023
First container of 2023 has left our workshop in Chesham and is on its way to Zambia’s Vwila Foundation based in Lusaka