Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, ...
Vinted Volunteer
Contact person
Nicola Coen
#111899
Scan me or visit www.govolherts.org.uk/o/DENS/opportunities/Vinted-Volunteer/111899 to join
Summary
We’re looking for a friendly and reliable volunteer to help run our Vinted account, helping to generate vital funds to support the charity’s services
Detailed description
What you will be doing
• Sorting donated items (clothes, shoes, accessories)
• Researching items and their sale value
• Washing/steaming clothes
• Taking clear, appealing photographs of items
• Creating accurate and engaging listings to maximise sales
• Packing and dispatching sold items promptly and securely
• Monitoring accounts and responding to customer queries
• Organising stock
• Work collaboratively with staff and other volunteers
• Follow charity policies and procedures
• Booking and overseeing cash4clothes collections
What you will gain:
• A sense of purpose and pride in helping your community.
• New friendships and a supportive environment.
• Practical skills in organisation, teamwork, and logistics.
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
About DENS
Our aim is to be the first port of call for people in Dacorum who are facing homelessness, poverty and social exclusion; to support and empower them to take the next positive step in their lives, secure and maintain a long-term housing option and be an active member of their community.
We ensure individuals have access to temporary and short-term accommodation, and individuals and families have access to emergency food and provisions. We provide a range of services so that people can develop the resilience, skills and confidence to take the next step in their lives.
We rebuild lives.
We provide a range of integrated services, which together form a pathway to support people towards an independent future. Our services include:
Outreach - Working with local rough sleepers to build trust and offer access to any services needed – with a focus on bringing people off the streets and into safe, stable accommodation.
Day Centre - A community-based setting, providing immediate expert advice, where anyone is welcome to drop in, have a shower, a hot meal and some clean clothes, all within a safe space.
The Elms - A 44-bed hostel providing emergency and short-term accommodation to single, homeless adults.
Crash Pad - Emergency overnight accommodation offered to people during severe cold weather, or when we are unable to accommodate them immediately at The Elms.
Move On - Providing support for The Elms residents into more independent living in shared accommodation.
Resettlement - Supporting clients moving from The Elms or Move On into council, social housing or private rental.
Therapy Centre - In-house therapy support on a one-to-one or group basis to help clients process past trauma.
Employability and Social Enterprises - Empowering people to build their confidence and self-worth whilst improving their employment prospects. We also offer opportunities to develop relevant skills through training and work experience, including at our social enterprises, The Bike Project and The Kitchen Café.
Foodbank - Providing emergency food parcels and household provisions to local individuals and families facing poverty.
In the Community - Supporting people in the community during this cost of living crisis and helping reduce the need for the Foodbank.