Volunteering with Methodist Social Services
Volunteers were a vital part of the life of Methodist Social Services when it was first established and that hasn’t changed.
Volunteer numbers currently sit at just under 200, with most volunteers working in the Goodwill Operation, which is the life blood of the organisation, generating much needed funds for social service delivery, while providing quality secondhand items to people in need in the community.
Volunteers also contribute to other areas of activity including education, foodbank and governance.
We constantly seek new volunteers, particularly in the Goodwill Operation, Events, Foodbank and Education as people come and go, depending on what’s happening in their lives.
If time is weighing heavy on your hands or perhaps you have a couple of hours to spare here and there and want something meaningful to do
If this sounds like you, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!!!
We can offer you the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to your community, while at the same time enjoying new friendships
If you are interested the following are the areas we need help in:
Goodwill Workshops:
Where the following activities are carried out
- Sorting donations as they come in, e.g. clothes, books, household goods, wool and shoes etc…
- Hanging garments on racks
- Quality control
- Sorting and cleaning shoes
- Sorting and cleaning ornaments
- Pressing clothes with a steam press
- Restoration of furniture
- Cutting and bagging rags
Wesley Vintage & Highbury House Second Hand Stores
Where the following activities are carried out:
- Putting out new stock
- Pulling stock that hasn’t sold
- Tidying racks and shelves
- Providing customer service
- Operating cash registers and eft pos machines
Events
Which involves the following activities:
- Part of organising committee for an event
- Seeking sponsorship for an event
- Assisting with setting up an event
- Assisting with cleaning up after an event
- Assisting with the promotion of an event
Foodbank:
Where the following activities are carried out:
- Packing food parcels ready to be given out to clients
MSS Education:
Where the following activities are carried out:
- Helping with mail outs once a term
- Photocopying & preparation of resources for programmes
If you would like to find out more about volunteering for Methodist Social Services call us on 06 350 1462