Volunteering
Give some time, and be part of what we do
Anyone can volunteer with us. You don't need to be a member, and there's no experience required.
Flexible days
Book the volunteering days that suit you through our member area, and cancel any you can no longer make.
A sociable team
Around 50 volunteers give roughly 6,600 hours a year between them, sorting, shelving and helping members in store.
Your record kept
Your volunteering history is kept in whole days, and shows on your annual membership certificate.
Volunteer with us
Sort and shelve rescued materials, help members and guests in store, and keep the day-to-day running smoothly. No experience needed, and you don't need to be a member to volunteer.
Find out more
Volunteer with us
Sort and shelve rescued materials, help members and guests in store, and keep the day-to-day running smoothly. No experience needed, and you don't need to be a member to volunteer.
Made at the Scrapstore
See what our volunteers make
Emma, one of our volunteers, made this patchwork jacket from fabric rescued through the store.
What our members say
“I love to volunteer as it feeds your obsession with waste reduction and reuse.”
Diane, volunteer since 2008
“I love it because I can be creative, and I have all the tools to make beautiful things.”
John, volunteer
“I like sitting on reception and meeting people. It gets me out and gives me a sense of purpose.”
Joyce, volunteer
“I enjoy sorting through waste.”
Teresa, volunteer