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Volunteer Clothing Sorter
Full Role Description: Volunteer Clothing Sorter RD
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire
Hours: Flexible
Our Volunteer Clothes Sorters help transform generous clothing donations into vital funds that support The Air Ambulance Service’s lifesaving work.
Working behind the scenes in one of our retail locations, you’ll sort, prepare and organise donated clothing, shoes and accessories, ensuring high-quality items are ready for sale in our charity shops. Every item you help process contributes to keeping our helicopters flying and our critical care teams responding when every second counts.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, gain retail experience and make a meaningful difference in your local community.
As part of our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, our people are encouraged to get involved in our internal EDI networks, which provide opportunities to connect, share experiences and help to shape a more inclusive workplace. Want to find out more? Click here - EDI - The Air Ambulance Service
✨ What You’ll Be Doing:
- Sort donated clothing, footwear and accessories according to quality and suitability for resale.
- Inspect items for cleanliness, condition and any damage.
- Prepare clothing for display, including hanging, sizing and organising garments where required.
- Separate items for recycling where they are not suitable for sale.
- Help maintain a clean, safe and organised stockroom.
- Work with retail staff and fellow volunteers to ensure a steady flow of stock to the shop floor.
- Follow health and safety procedures, including safe manual handling practices.
- Represent The Air Ambulance Service positively through your commitment and teamwork.
What We’re Looking For:
- A positive, reliable and flexible approach.
- Good attention to detail and pride in presenting items to a high standard.
- The ability to organise and prioritise tasks.
- A willingness to undertake light manual handling activities.
- Good communication skills and a friendly attitude.
- A passion for supporting The Air Ambulance Service and the communities we serve.
What’s In It For You:
At TAAS, you’ll be part of a passionate and committed charity that’s making a real difference every day. We value professionalism, compassion and teamwork — and we’re proud of our inclusive, supportive culture.
Whether it’s supporting emergency services from behind the scenes or helping shape the future of our leadership, you’ll play a crucial role in helping us save lives.
Click “Apply Now” and help us to keep our helicopters flying and continue saving lives.
Compliance Responsibilities
In addition to specific compliance requirements within your role, you also hold responsibility in your specialism for:
- Health & Safety and Environment
- Safeguarding
- Data Protection
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
- Quality
You are expected and encouraged to raise and escalate appropriately any potential breaches or areas for improvement regarding the above.
The role is subject to a Basic DBS check.
Environment
TAAS is an inclusive working environment where Equity, Diversity and Human Rights are guiding principles, individuals are respected and a value of having a diverse workforce is recognised. The recruitment, employment and development of people are based on qualifications, experience and competency to do the job, eliminating personal bias or prejudice.
As an organisation, TAAS are committed to ensuring the safety and welfare of children and vulnerable adults involved in any of our activities. Our commitment applies to all acting on our behalf, i.e., employees, contractors, volunteers, supporters, patient, donors and visitors, meaning that all have a responsibility towards safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults with whom they have contact with. Any new staff starting with the organisation will need to be committed to Safeguarding, complete relevant Safeguarding training and report any concerns they may have. TAAS operate a safer recruitment process, as part of our Safeguarding policy, which includes identifying and rejecting anyone who may be a risk to vulnerable people.
