The Project collects donations of reusable items from the public, and delivers peoples' purchases with its fleet of vans, crewed by its team of volunteers. Most of the work of the project is carried out by the volunteers (and some New Deal trainees) who, traditionally, mostly come from Hulme and Moss Side, but can come from as far as Wythenshawe. The men and women either work in the shops, on the vans, in the offices, or at their new warehouse facility in Ancoats.
WCFP is keen to attract new staff who can volunteer from a morning to five days a week, or trainees via the New Deal Voluntary Sector option (contact your local New Deal adviser at the Job Centre). Working at Wesley is particularly suitable for those with young families who want to get some work experience (there is some training offered) whilst doing something worthwhile.
Volunteer expenses are paid and the project can accommodate those with school children to collect. There is also the perk of staff discount on what are already very cheap items!
Call into the project or ring 0161 226 9051(also the number if you have items to donate) and speak to Transport Manager Alan Goldsmith, who says, "We are here to help people in need, to provide volunteering & training opportunities and jobs, and to do our bit for the environment by cutting wasteful landfilling of items that could otherwise be used. There is a great demand on our service, but we are growing to try and meet that demand. We always need new people to help us do this."
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