baby and child toys display in a large venue

Availability Details

This is a flexible role that can fit around your other commitments and availability. We ask that you commit to organising at least one NCT Nearly New Sale per year in your local area. The time commitment will vary throughout the year depending on the size of the sale you decide to organise. As the lead volunteer, it is important that you are able to attend the event on the day.

Venue Address

United Kingdom

Areas covered
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Details

Over 18

Are you an organised and confident leader with a passion for supporting parents and the environment? Become an NCT Nearly New Sale Volunteer and lead a team of volunteers to plan and organise fantastic events that make pre-loved baby clothes, toys, and equipment accessible to every parent. This flexible role allows you to play a part in protecting the environment for future generations and can fit around your availability.

NCT Nearly New Sales are a trusted and much-needed service, providing a way for parents to buy and sell pre-loved items.

What's involved?

  • Event management
  • Leading and motivating a team of volunteers
  • Attracting sellers, buyers, and helpers
  • Marketing and publicity
  • Following NCT guidance and best practice to hold an accessible event
  • Using social media to engage and support local parents
  • Celebrating the difference Nearly New Sales make to local parents
  • Championing NCT's values and vision

Small scale sales can be run with just one volunteer but if you are planning a larger sale you will be required to recruit volunteers to join your team. Many sellers opt to volunteer for a reduced comission at the sale.

Skills needed

Organised
Confident leaders
Strong communicators
Able to plan and delegate tasks
Able to motivate and inspire others

Benefits for the Volunteer

A great volunteer experience where you can meet new people and develop skills.
Excellent support from experienced volunteers and our Volunteering Team.
Access to an online platform with all the tools, resources, and training you will need.Expenses paid in line with our expenses policy.

We champion equity, diversity, and inclusion through all that we do.
You will have the opportunity to make a real difference to parents in your local community.

Register your interest
Your details will be passed onto the organisation offering this volunteer opportunity so that they can contact you directly with more information. Anonymised information will be kept for monitoring purposes.