Tool Collector

About this role

The main role of a Tool Collector is to be our first contact in their local community. Our Tool Collectors are the people that members of the public contact to donate tools.

Members of the public will contact you via email or phone. We will give you a TWAM email that goes on our website and will only give out your phone number to people who ring our office (because they may not use email).

You can then arrange to either pick the tools up from them or have them dropped off at your house, whichever you prefer. You will then need to store them until the TWAM van comes to you to collect them. This can either be on a rota basis or when you ring your named Van Manager to ask for a collection.

Many collectors also promote themselves in local magazines and notice boards.

Tool Ambassadors need to be enthusiastic about what we do and the transforming power of tools. Many people donating tools do so following bereavement, so we need sensitive people willing to stop and talk rather than rush off. In other words, kind and friendly people!

If you are driving to collect, you will need a valid UK Driving Licence, but if you become a drop-off point, this is not needed.

Legally, we will also need to check you have adequate motor insurance and your car has an MOT. However, this is not needed for a drop-off point.

You will also need somewhere where you can store tools awaiting collection from the TWAM van.

You’ll be joining a great team and will enjoy the visits from the TWAM Van Teams and the invitations to volunteer days. You will also receive a TWAM polo shirt and fleece.

This is an incredibly rewarding role as you get to meet the general public and share our story with them. Many are so grateful that we are taking their tools rather than seeing them go to landfill. You’ll get a real buzz from many of the collections.

We provide an induction to the role, which may be either over the phone, electronically or in person and a volunteer handbook on starting.    You will have a named contact within TWAM for any questions or problems, and further training can be provided as required.

When you can volunteer

Requirements

• Access to a vehicle
• Driving license
• References needed
• Age restrictions

Over 18 only
If the volunteer does not drive or have a vehicle they can be Drop off points

Location

This opportunity allows you to volunteer from home

Available from home