Volunteer at Furnistore
WHY VOLUNTEER
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Furnistore wouldn’t exist without its volunteers. Whether you want to give something back, build new skills, or simply get out of the house and meet people — there’s a place for you here, and no experience is necessary.
WHO VOLUNTEERS WITH US
Retirees
Giving back and staying active
Young people
Gaining experience and building a CV
Career changers
New skills and new connections
Everyone
Including those with health challenges
CURRENT VOLUNTEERING VACANCIES
Join our award-winning team
Furnistore volunteers are recognised every year at the Reigate and Banstead Volunteer Awards. Join an award-winning team and help us make a real difference to people across East Surrey.
Van Driver
Collecting and delivering furniture across Redhill and East Surrey. Full UK licence required.
Van Crew
Helping load, unload, and deliver donated furniture on our regular collection rounds.
Company Secretary
Supporting the board with governance, minute-taking, annual reports and trustee administration.
Marketing Trustee
Bringing marketing expertise to the board to help grow Furnistore’s reach and impact.
WHAT OUR VOLUNTEERS SAY
In their own words
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Furnistore is a very caring charity. I love helping the general public and I love my colleagues. Furnistore does such good work in this community and I am very proud to be a part of it.
Mary · Volunteer for over 10 years
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4.5 years ago I went into Furnistore for a bed and I am still there! I love that you never know who or what you will encounter. Our friendly team helps so many local people in so many different ways.
Kitty · Admin volunteer
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I love to get out and about and being part of a team. Furnistore is great at what they do and they help lots of people.
Ian · Volunteer
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Volunteering at Furnistore has been a great experience for me. I can’t think of a better way to stay active in my retirement.
John · Volunteer
ALSO IN OUR WAREHOUSE
Men In Sheds
Men In Sheds has been based in the Furnistore warehouse for the last 6 years, helping to restore selected furniture items that would otherwise have to be discarded.
Men In Sheds is a club for mainly retired men, from a variety of different backgrounds, who get together to pursue practical hobbies and interests, often working on projects which will benefit the community. These projects are usually related to woodworking and where possible we use recycled wood and tools. No previous experience is necessary as all knowledge and skills are freely shared between us.
Members say that being part of Men In Sheds gives them a sense of achievement and purpose, keeping them active both in mind and body. One of the most valued aspects of Men In Sheds is the opportunity to socialise and make new friendships.
In 2019 Men In Sheds won a borough award for our work with local community projects such as Furnistore.
GET INVOLVED
Ways to volunteer
Whatever your skills, schedule, or experience, there’s likely a role for you at Furnistore. We’re always looking for van crew, drivers, and warehouse volunteers, as well as people to help with administration — answering phones and emails, managing delivery schedules, and supporting our day-to-day operations. We also welcome volunteers with backgrounds in finance and marketing.
Van crew & drivers
Collections and deliveries across East Surrey
Warehouse
Sorting and preparing donated furniture
Administration
Phones, emails, scheduling and systems
Finance
Supporting financial administration
Marketing
Helping spread the word about Furnistore
Not sure which role suits you? Just get in touch and we’ll find the best fit together.
Ready to get involved?
Give our volunteer coordinator a call or drop us a message — we’d love to hear from you.
Looking for paid work? Visit our news page for current vacancies
