Parcel Packing Volunteer - HVC -1992

Parcel Packing Volunteer - HVC -1992

Posted for Saint Francis Hospice

Posted by Havering Volunteer Centre

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An essential part of our Retail work is the funds raised through our Ecommerce department. 

As member of that team you will be helping to wrap and pack items that have been donated and then sold on the hospice’s on-line internet sites.  By doing this you will be helping Saint Francis Hospice to support people with life limiting illnesses and to support their families, relatives and friends.

Main Duties include:

 ·         Wrapping items securely using bubble wrap.

·         Selecting appropriately sized boxes in which to place items ready for posting.

·         Padding the box out with filling to ensure the packaged item cannot move within the box and break whilst in transit.

·         Inserting relevant documentation/invoice etc.

·         Wrapping the package/box neatly with brown paper, so it does not become loose whilst in transit.

·         Attaching the sticky label pouch and securing the address label inside the pouch.

·         Using “Fragile” tape if the item needs to be handled with care.

·         Placing the item in the correct collection point for dispatch.

Training is provided to ensure you work within Health & Safety guidelines, following Hospice guidance, policies and procedures, including manual handling and operational safety processes.

What skills do I need?

You will have to following skills:

·         Good attention to detail is required.

·         Good communication and reading skills.

·         Ability to carry out tasks on your own (once trained), or within a team

 You will be reliable, with good time management skills with the ability to follow instructions and respond quickly to requests in order to perform duties.