Local Recycling & Donation Researcher Volunteer

Where Home Based with potential to visit local Portsmouth areas, but no obligation to.

When At a time that suits you. You can fit this in around your other commitments.

Minimum commitment Roughly 6 hours a month

Duration On-going but no expectation to volunteer throughout.

What will you be doing? Help your local community by identifying and compiling locations where people can donate or recycle items such as clothing, electronics, furniture, rubbish etc. This information will be shared with local residents to promote sustainability and reduce waste.

You’ll be based at home and using the internet will do some more detailed research into what is available in the local area. Reading up on websites and reading through social media sites you’ll research what is available in the area. If needed, but no obligation to, you could also visit the local charity shops, supermarkets, community centres etc to pick up information in person. You’ll prepare a short summary of your findings on a word document.

-          Research local organisations, businesses, and facilities that accept donations or offer recycling services.

-          Verify what items each location accepts (e.g., clothes, electronics, furniture, hazardous materials).

-          Collect details such as:

o   Addresses and contact information

o   Hours of operation

o   Any restrictions or requirements (e.g., condition of items, appointment needed)

o   Organise findings into a clear list for community use.

Your work will make it easier for community members to donate and recycle, reducing landfill waste and supporting local charities.

We’re looking for someone who is happy to work at home with minimal supervision to support the rest of the volunteer team to research the area using the internet with potential for visiting some areas of Portsmouth if needed (but no obligation to do the visits).

What’s in it for you?

• You will be able to volunteer in the comfort of your own home and at a time that suits you
• Being part of a friendly team of like-minded people
• Gain experience in community engagement
• The chance to use your talents in researching and your passion for improving communities.
• Access to Together in the HIVE training resources

Portsmouth Together is the city's dedicated volunteer centre, bringing communities together through the power of volunteering. As a citywide partnership, we inspire, connect, and support individuals and organisations to make a lasting impact across Portsmouth. Whether you're looking to volunteer or seeking volunteers, we're here to help you make a difference.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

The skills you need

• Competent using the internet and social media sites for research purposes
• Good communication for contacting organisations if needed.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ideally live near or in the Portsmouth area.
• Happy to work on your own with minimal supervision
• Local knowledge is great to have, but not essential for this role
• Attention to detail for accurate information gathering