British Heart Foundation Southport Furniture & Electrical Store appeals for volunteers

Southport BID feature by Andrew Brown Stand Up For Southport 

Volunteers are being invited to call in and support the work of the British Heart Foundation Southport Furniture & Electrical Store. 

The impressive outlet is based at 116 Lord Street, in Southport town centre, in part of the former Woolworths building.

There are roles available to suit people with a variety of skills and ages, with members of the team ranging from teenagers to those in their 80s! 

There are opportunities to learn new skills, meet new friends and help a charity which does so much good in the local community. 

The British Heart Foundation Southport Furniture & Electrical Store stocks a fabulous range of quality pre-loved furniture, electricals and homewares from sofas, tables, beds and wardrobes to TVs and home appliances.

The store needs people’s quality donations now more than ever before. You can donate your unwanted furniture, electricals and more using their secure free collection service. 

For smaller items you can donate to the store safely via the donation drop point in store or post your best quality donations through the freepost donation service via your local Collect+ drop point – find out more here.

The store is open seven days a week. 

You can also help the charity by donating your time. 

British Heart Foundation Southport Furniture & Electrical Store Manager Michael said: “We are always looking for new volunteers to come and join us.

“We have volunteers from all walks of life, it’s a really great team to be part of.

“There are lots of different roles available, and lots of different hours available. 

“We are always grateful for anyone who can help us out, whether it’s for a few hours, or something on a more regular basis. 

“We currently have six paid staff and around 25 volunteers, in all types of roles.

“Our oldest volunteer is 84 years old while our youngest is 16! 

“It can be a great opportunity for learning new skills and building new skills, or getting back out into the community and re-investing the skills you’ve learned already. 

“There are people here from all walks of life. 

“People who come and work with us don’t have to have a specific link with the charity, although some do. Some people have been supported by the British Heart Foundation, or have suffered with heart issues. 

“We’d love to hear from anyone who wants to find out more.”

Whether you want to upskill, keep busy or meet new people, the store has a role for you. 

Please complete their simple application form today or call them on 01704 741455.

You can also discover roles available through the Volunteering Centre Sefton website: volunteeringsefton.org.uk 

The British Heart Foundation funds around £100 million of research each year into all heart and circulatory diseases and the things that cause them. 

Heart diseases. Stroke. Vascular dementia. Diabetes. They’re all connected, and they’re all under the BHF microscope. 

Volunteers help fund lifesaving science to improve the lives of families and loved ones living with heart and circulatory disease. 

Volunteering is easy, flexible, and inclusive. If you can spare a few hours a week, or a couple of hours occasionally, the British Heart Foundation would love you to join their volunteer team.

 Perks and Benefits
· A 25% discount on donated goods and 10% discount on New Goods in BHF shops
· Unlimited, free, and confidential support by Retail Trust
· Access to training and development
· Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed
· Refreshments available
· Volunteer certificates, references and long service awards provided
· Access to discounts with other retailers

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