Tools with a Mission (TWAM), an Ipswich-based charity, is looking for volunteers to help them send nearly 500 tonnes of refurbished tools to African skills training centres. To find out more, they are hosting an open day on Thursday 6th July, at their Ipswich headquarters.
During the open day, visitors will receive guided tours of the centre and can talk to staff and volunteers to find out more about the volunteering experience. Lunch will be provided along with tea and cake. Tours will take place every half an hour, starting at 11am and 2pm.
TWAM is mostly run by volunteers, who can help in a number of ways such as unloading tool deliveries, sorting tools, refurbishing tools and packing kits, or helping in the office. Last year, the charity opened a new refurbishment centre in Rugby, which will double their capacity to send tools. This year, 24 containers filled with nearly 500 tonnes of tools are planned to be sent to African skills centres.
Trevor Maynard, the Ipswich Refurbishment Centre Manager, said: “Volunteering with TWAM is a rewarding experience that offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Our volunteers are essential to our work and play a critical role in changing lives across Africa. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we are always excited to welcome new volunteers to our team!”
Tools with a Mission, established in 1984, sends refurbished donated tools to Africa and keeps them out of UK landfills. The tools are packed into trade kits and sent to local organisations that teach vulnerable members of society valuable skills such as carpentry, tailoring, and mechanics.
For more information about the open day, or to arrange an interview, please contact James Noble, Fundraising and Communications, on 07738494005 or email jamesn@twam.uk. For more information about the charity and what they do, visit www.twam.uk, or follow them on Facebook and Instagram (@toolswithamission).
Tools with a Mission (TWAM), an Ipswich-based charity, is looking for volunteers to help them send nearly 500 tonnes of refurbished tools to African skills training centres. To encourage people to learn more about volunteering, they are hosting an open day on Thursday 6th July from 10:30am to 12:30pm and 13:30pm to 15:30pm at their Ipswich headquarters located at 2 Bailey Close, Hadleigh Road Industrial Estate, Ipswich, IP2 0UD.
During the open day, visitors will receive guided tours of the centre and can speak to staff and other volunteers to discover more about the TWAM volunteering experience. There will also be tea and cake available. Tours will take place every half an hour, starting at 11am and 2pm after a lunch break.
TWAM is mostly a volunteer-led organisation, with many opportunities available. Volunteers help in various ways, such as unloading tool deliveries, sorting tools, refurbishing tools and packing kits (haberdashery, sewing machines, carpentry tools, mechanics tools, etc.), helping in the office, and loading containers. Last year, the charity opened a new refurbishment centre in Rugby, which will double their capacity to send tools. This year, they plan to send a total of 24 containers, filled with nearly 500 tonnes of tools, to skills centres in Africa.
Trevor Maynard, the Ipswich Refurbishment Centre Manager, said: “Volunteering with TWAM is a rewarding experience that offers a unique opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of others. Whether it’s helping to sort donated tools, packing kits or helping with office work, our volunteers are essential to our work and play a critical role in changing lives across Africa. We couldn’t do what we do without them, and we are always excited to welcome new volunteers to our team!”
Tools with a Mission (TWAM) is calling for volunteers to help them send nearly 500 tonnes of refurbished tools to African skills training centres. Established in 1984, TWAM has been sending donated tools to Africa and keeping them out of UK landfills, packing them into trade kits and sending them to local organisations to teach vulnerable members of society valuable skills such as carpentry, tailoring, and mechanics.
To encourage people to come and learn more about volunteering, TWAM is hosting an open day on Thursday 6th July from 10:30am to 12:30pm and 13:30pm to 15:30pm at their Ipswich headquarters. During the open day, visitors will receive guided tours of the centre, hear from staff and volunteers about the TWAM experience, and enjoy tea and cake.
Trevor Maynard, the Ipswich Refurb
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