May I invite your readers to become Heart Heroes and use some of their spare time to volunteer for the British Heart Foundation’s Furniture & Electrical Store.
You can get involved in a number of ways including becoming a warehouse volunteer, working on the eBay site, assisting on the shop floor and supporting with collection and delivery orders over the telephone. You don’t have to commit to full days or a certain number of times in a week; they are keen to hear from anyone who has a few hours to spare.
Volunteers are at the heart of the charity and the BHF simply wouldn’t be able to continue its lifesaving work without them. Every minute people can spare is greatly appreciated and provides unique opportunities for volunteers to get something in return.
BHF volunteers can not only join a happy team, but can also use and develop the skills they already have, but can also can keep their foot on the career ladder, work towards qualifications and gain some excellent experience.
You could also support the fight against heart disease by donating your unwanted furniture, to raise valuable funds in the fight for every heartbeat. The BHF operates a free collection service which can be booked on 0800 915 1111 or for larger furniture and electrical items, visit bhf.org.uk/free To find your nearest BHF Store call 0800 915 1111 and for more information on volunteering opportunities visit bhf.org.uk/volunteer.
Dame Esther Rantzen DBE, BHF Ambassador for Research and Retail.
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