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Volunteering opportunities

Heart Care is a local charity so we rely on volunteers to make a real difference for us. People volunteer for us in all sorts of capacities from fundraising activities, gardening, reception staff, sorting clothes etc. We really appreciate the work our volunteers do. 

Look through our volunteering opportunities below and apply now it’s a great way of making new friends too!

ebay Volunteer

Be part of our ebay team and help us to generate sales!

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Title:                          eBay Volunteer

Team:                        Other eBay Volunteer and Community Fundraiser

Location:                   Walsall, West Midlands

Salary:                       Unremunerated – voluntary post

Time Commitment:   Flexible – hours to suit postholder, within unit opening times

Context

Heart Care is local charity which has supported people affected by heart and lung disease for over 30 years. Our e-bay shop is ran by volunteers and sells higher priced items to gain more funding. The profits from our e-bay shop help fund for local people in our Walsall Rehab unit.

Job Purpose

To help increase eBay sales of second hand goods donated by people , with the aim of fetching a higher price in the wider online market. Items can include bric-a-brac, jewellery, china, electronic goods, and designer clothes & Shoes. 

Key Responsibilities

  • Check market value on high value or collectable items on online sites.
  • Photograph, measure and describe the items accurately to maximise selling potential.
  • Post items for sale and monitor progress, responding to any buyer enquiries.
  • Arrange postage of items.
  • Follow up any customer service issues.
  • Record sales on spread sheet.

Person Specification

  • Understanding and experience of selling on eBay.
  • Motivated to generate maximum profits to help local people with cancer.
  • IT literate

This would ideally suit someone with an interest in fashion, photography or retail.

To apply for this volunteering opportunity please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected] 

 

Published: 8th November, 2018

Updated: 9th November, 2021

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Fundraising volunteer

Be part of an exciting team of fundraisers and make a difference in the Walsall community.

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Title:                          Fundraising Volunteer

Team:                        Other Volunteers and Community Fundraiser

Location:                   Walsall, West Midlands

Salary:                       Unremunerated – voluntary post

Time Commitment:   Flexible – hours to suit postholder, within unit opening times

Context

Heart Care is a local charity which has supported people affected by heart and lung disease for over 30 years. This opportunity is to join our friendly fundraising team as a volunteer at Heart Care.  You will learn new skills, gain work experience and make friends along the way.   

Job Purpose

To work with the fundraising group to suggest and discuss ideas and plan for activities the group wish to take forward. 

Key Responsibilities can include:

  • Supporting local fundraising events  
  • Operating a stall at an event
  • Selling charity raffle tickets
  • Handing out flyers/posters
  • Taking part in community fundraising activities
  • Arranging events and liaising with organisations
  • Attending fundraising meetings

Person Specification

  • Motivated to generate ideas for fundraising ideas to raise funds for local people with their rehabilitation.
  • Friendly and approachable. 
  • All skills and backgrounds are welcome.  

If you wish to apply for this volunteering position please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected] 

 

Published: 3rd December, 2018

Updated: 12th March, 2019

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Reception Volunteer

Be the face of Heart Care and join our friendly team as a Reception Volunteer for Heart Care Healthy Liiving

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Walsall Rehabilitation and Healthy Living Trust 

Title:                         Reception Volunteer

Team:                        Other volunteers and Staff

Location:                  Walsall, West Midlands

Salary:                      Unremunerated – voluntary post – out of pocket expenses paid

Time Commitment:  Flexible – hours to suit post-holder, within unit opening times

Context

Hart Care is a local charity that has been helping the communities of Walsall and Sutton Coldfield for over 30 years. We help people to recover and manage illnesses such as cardiovascular disorders, circulatory disorders and chronic lung disease. Our Reception Office is located within our Walsall unit and welcomes patients, staff & visitors on a daily basis.

Job Purpose

To provide a warm & friendly welcome to personnel entering our unit and use the appropriate booking in systems. To take cash or card payments from patients attending the unit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Welcome patients, staff and visitors to unit and guide to appropriate department on arrival.

  • Take payments from patients either by cash or contactless card machine

  • Record patient names and admission fees onto daily accounts sheet

  • Balance monies taken and ensure amount tallies with daily accounts sheet

  • Control door entry system ensuring no unauthorised staff enter building

  • Inform appropriate department about incoming post.

  • Check with relevant department for arrival of parcels and sign for as necessary

  • Liaise with relevant departmental staff as necessary

  • Assist clinical staff in patient emergency by keeping doors open for arrival of ambulance

  • Ensure Heart Care Health & Safety is adhered to at all times

  • Take part in appropriate training regularly to ensure kept up to date with the latest guidelines and polices

  • Occasional Adhoc duties such as filing, shredding, processing raffle tickets, taking donations from patients

Person Specification Benefits

  • Good Interpersonal skills Travel expenses

  • Friendly and approachable manner Training Opportunities

  • Customer focused Opportunity to be involved with fund-

  • Self motivated raising events

  • Numerate and accurate cash handling Meeting other people

  • Flexible

  • Professional and maintain confidentiality

  • Ability to work alone and on own initiative

If you wish to apply for this volunteering position please send your completed Volunteer_Application_form_Heart_Care_2018.xls to [email protected] 

Published: 10th May, 2022

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Heart Care is a company registered in England under number 5389416 and registered as a Charity number 1109021

Registered office 12 Portland Street, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 8AB, England

 

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