Volunteering Opportunities with Thurrock Re-Use Partnership (TRUP)

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TRUP (The Re-Use Partnership) is the leading re-use organisation in Thurrock and has built a strong reputation for delivering a good service for its customers. SERVICES INCLUDE: SECOND GENERATION collects, refurbishes and sells a wide range of reusable home making items at affordable prices. This helps families to furnish their homes, and gives them an improved standard of living. We ensure that everything is in good condition and electrical items are tested and comply with safety regulations. COMMUNITY REPAINT THURROCK is part of the national network of Community Re-Paint Schemes; we accept surplus paint from retail, trade and the business sector. Paint is then stored, sorted and redistributed at low cost to individuals and families. Local Charities, Voluntary Organisations and Community Groups can apply to receive paint at a reduced cost. 2G RIDE RECYCLE collects and refurbishes cycles, this exicting new service will offer low cost cycling for sale or hire to the public, clubs and events, future plans include refurbishment, safe cycling training, and basic cycle maintenance for adults and children. VOLUNTEERING As a growing local charity we have lots of opportunities A wide range of people can be involved with helping keeping our services running, including the retired, the unemployed, being part of an employers social responsibility scheme, people with a learning difficulty or general volunteering for individuals wanting to take part in a worthwhile cause and put some thing back into the community. TRAINING We support the unemployed by providing work based experience placements; this builds confidence and has a positive influence for the individuals when they move into employment as they will have learnt the normal day to day skills required when working. SUPPORT FOR FAMILYS ON LOW INCOME To assist people and families in receipt of benefits