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Street Storage
Street Storage is the only UK charity providing free, accessible and safe storage to people experiencing homelessness.We fundraise for and source manned storage units, storing the belongings of over 350 people a year. People come to us from sleeping outside, fleeing domestic abuse, leaving care, after illegal eviction or leaving care to name a few. We support them on a one to one basis through an…
Description

Who are we? Street Storage is the only UK charity providing free, accessible and safe storage for people experiencing homelessness. 

What do we need? Street Storage is looking for people who can play a vital role in the safe storage of people's most prized possessions and be part of a team who aims to create a warm, welcoming safe space for people who store with us.  Duties would consist of getting people's bags and cases to and from our storage unit when they drop in for belongings as well as greeting people, offering refreshments and generally being on hand for staff and people using Street Storage alike.  

 

Duties

The role of Unit Volunteer will be to support the Referrals and Storage Coordinator in the running of the drop in service, including the following:

  • Storing and retrieving luggage, including tagging people's luggage when they first come in and recording taken and added folder.
  • Support the service’s efforts to maintain a clean and organised space for people who use the service and staff alike.
  • Ensure that all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Training
Volunteers will be offered the following training:

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Manual Handling

Time commitment

The following days and hours are available:

Monday 09:30 - 16:30 - ad hoc
Tuesday 09:30 - 16:30 - regular
Wednesday 12:30 - 16:30 - ad hoc
Thursday 12:30 - 16:30 - regular
Friday 09:30 - 16:30 - ad hoc
Application deadline

Causes

This organisation is one of our community partner organisations.

Like all volunteer recruiters we work with, they have signed up to our service standards, agreeing to abide by our policy on partnership working to keep you safe and supported whilst you volunteer.

You’ll never be out of pocket for volunteering through us – with in-London travel expenses to and from your volunteering guaranteed.

In addition, the team here at Students’ Union UCL Volunteering Service is here to support you throughout your volunteering journey – you can get in touch with us at any time.