Volunteering

Volunteers you are…

..the lifeblood of any charity and we are no exception, there are many ways you can help us with your time and efforts…

Some examples include: getting involved in the running of our Charity Shop in Shirley, Southampton, UK.  Help organise a fundraising event or become a member of our team, all of which are great opportunities to test any existing skills you may have, gain some you haven’t, and make some new friends!

 

Want to Help, Apply Today!

You can get involved as much, or as little, as you want, and it may well be that retail is not the environment for you but you wish to volunteer your support in some other way.

Click here to download and open our Volunteering application form, once complete just post back to us

Theresa Howard

Charity Shop Manager:  I’ve been managing The Wayne Howard Trust Charity Shop now for about 6years. Previously I worked for 6 years at a large bank & before that I jointly owned & ran a business selling corporate & promotional items. Initially, I volunteered in the shop from its inception on saturdays, managing the bookshop/video room. I wanted a change of career direction with new challenges  & when the manager’s position became vacant I saw it as great opportunity for someone & that someone was me! Since joining the Trust as manager of the shop, I have learned more about the retail environment & am enjoying the challenge of managing a team of volunteers in a more customer facing role. I really love my job! Every day is different & I never get that “sunday night/monday morning” feeling. I am part of the Fundraising Development Group & get involved with external fundraising events, manage the facebook pages for the Trust & Charity shop & am currently developing the Ebay business for the shop. With a great team of volunteers by my side. My job has more meaning now & the fact I’m Wayne’s sister & therefore have a personal connection to the charity gives my job added value & I know I am making a difference.

Rachel

I have been a volunteer with TWHT for approx 2 months and before that I was a college student. Working at the shop is really good.  In the future, I hope to have my own business and working at TWHT has helped me gain some invaluable skills. I have also gained more confidence in communication with people from all walks of life.

Paul

Approx 8 months ago I was looking for full-time employment, when my mum suggested I have a go at voluntary work– so I did and I have been here since!!! I think it’s a great shop and I feel proud to be working here.  It has helped me with my confidence, given me the ability to tackle difficult tasks, and increased my customer service ability!!  Working for TWHT has also helped me to become happier with my life in general!    What I enjoy the most is the creativity and enthusiasm, which is generated from the Manager through out the team!!

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