Volunteers

Most of the work of Jacob’s Well is done by volunteers.  Without them our whole organisation would grind to a halt! 

Volunteering with Jacob’s Well can be a very rewarding and enriching experience for you, and can make a big difference to the lives of people overseas.  Here are some different opportunities for volunteering

Medical volunteers

We have a great shortage of medically trained volunteers to help with the sorting and processing of our overseas medical aid.  We receive regular donations of medicines and other medical products which all need sorting, listing and packing before they can be sent overseas.  If you know the difference between a tracheal tube and a laryngeal mask, and would like to use your knowledge to help people overseas, please let us know.

Drivers

We have a van and a small lorry that we use for collecting medical supplies and other donated items.  If you are a good driver with a clean license and would be happy to drive for us in your spare time, please let us know.

Warehouse helpers

 Each week we receive hundreds of items which need sorting, packing in boxes, putting on pallets and then finally packing into lorries for shipping abroad.  If you are happy to work in a team and don’t mind doing some physical work, this could be an opportunity for you.  This could be great experience if you want to move into a job in logistics or warehousing.

Electrical testing

We often get second hand medical equipment.  This needs testing (and sometimes repairing) before it is sent overseas.  We also Pat test donated medical items to sell in our shop and street sales.  If you have experience in this kind of work or are willing to learn, please let us know.

Charity Shop

Working in our charity shop can be a great way of meeting lots of new people. We need volunteers to staff the tills, sort out and price clothing and other items and then put them out for display. We also need people to help make teas and coffees in our café.