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Little Village
Baby things, big impact
Our Pick and Pack team are based in one of our lively baby banks. Together we sort, check, and prepare pre-loved items for children. Volunteers create high-quality bundles of toys, clothes, and equipment to gift to families.
“You can’t imagine the happiness I saw on my little girl’s face when she opened box. She found beautiful outfits, books and toys. I’m forever grateful to people who put it together.”
What will I do?
· Get to know each child using details we provide to select items they’ll love
· Create beautiful packages of clothes, toys and books with love and care
· Check donated pre-loved items, so that they are all of gift quality
· Organise checked items by gender, age, and type
· Make smaller gift packs e.g., underwear, socks, bibs and linen
· Safety check and clean buggies and cots, when needed
· Greet and thank people arriving with donations of pre-loved items
· Help loading and unloading gifts and stock for delivery
· Act in a non-judgmental, inclusive and loving way
What do I need for this role?
· Attention to detail
· Able to carry out light manual tasks (or chat with us about reasonable adjustments)
· A smile and a pair of comfy shoes
What’s in it for me?
· Meet new friends and like-minded people
· Experience within a high-profile London-based charity
· Travel expenses available
· Induction and regular training
· Written references on request
· Unique insight into baby banks and child poverty in the UK