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We are a Christian charity that collects unwanted usable tools, refurbishes them, sorts them into trade tool kits and sends them to the developing world for livelihood creation. In doing so, we also ...
Refurbishment Centre Volunteer
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Scan me or visit www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/Tools-with-a-Mission4/activities/Refurbishment-Centre-Volunteer/87238 to join
Summary
Join our Refurbishment Centre Team in Rugby and make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across Africa!Detailed description
Join our Refurbishment Centre Team in Rugby (we also have a centre in Ipswich) and make a difference in the lives of thousands of people across Africa! As part of our Refurbishment Centre Team, you will save hundreds of tonnes of tools from landfills and transform them into livelihood-creating tools.
We're looking for passionate and enthusiastic volunteers who are flexible and willing to help wherever needed. You'll play a key role in identifying the tools that can be used to change lives, giving them some basic TLC to bring them back to life, and putting together life-transforming kits that support long-term, livelihood-sustaining projects across Africa.
There are three key roles:
Bench Team : when the tools arrive on the TWAM van or from the general public, these key volunteers identify the tools that we can use to change lives and the tools that we need to find another home for.
Tool Refurbisher: they take the tools we can use and, through some basic TLC, give them another chance to be used and loved. A tool can be anything from a hammer to a sewing machine.
Toolkit Creator: they put together life-transforming kits, from a small sewing kit to an entire mechanics workshop kit.
If you have PAT testing or a Forklift Training license, please let us know, but it is not compulsory for this role.
If you have other skills would be of use to us, we would love to hear from you too.
As a part of our Refurbishment Centre Team, you'll be an essential part of our mission to support environmental responsibility and life-transforming projects across Africa. Join our flexible and exciting volunteer team today and become a part of something truly special!
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Tools with a Mission
Through our 'local to global' model, we prevent nearly 400 tonnes of tools from crowding UK landfills annually and engage local communities, offering volunteering opportunities that nurture skills and foster social connections. The impact of our work resonates globally, as we supply refurbished tools to over 500 organisations in Sub-Saharan Africa. These tools equip individuals with the skills needed to completely transform their lives and communities.
By refurbishing and recycling, we save over 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually, demonstrating our commitment to environmental sustainability. Our toolkits serve as catalysts for change, from supporting families and education to strengthening communities. Our local efforts have a global impact, helping to create a world where everyone has the chance to thrive.