Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 just got meself a little voluntary job at the British Heart Foundation shop, I start next week. Just 4 hours a week but it gets me out of the house, I'm quite excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Good for you... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 it's something I've wanted to do for a while but I needed the doc to confirm it was okay. He thinks it's a great idea and I'm so happy I'l be doing something worthwhile! Ian keeps teasing me, using that quote from 'League of Gentlemen' but I don't care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordelia Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 i think it will be fun,.....merchandising, chatting to customers etc... I hope they arent too sales targetted... well done you for volunteering for a good cause..and no matter what the taks you're set, as you said it get you out and about , which is always a great thing very well done... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Brilliant. That sounds good. I love a good charity shop. Dont start dressing in old granny dresses though that you have picked up in the shop We have an oxfam near to the bank and I pop in lots. I collect honey pots and brightly colourd jugs and sometimes find some good stuff. You can snap up any chickenalia too. James buys albums and singles sometimes. I bet it will be really interesting and rewarding. Well done. Enjoy it. When do you start? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done you Poet - thats brilliant. You've come a long way !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 That's great news. Bet you really enjoy it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done, you'll enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done, I keep trying to convince my mum to volunteer in a shop. It will keep her a bit more busy!! This from a girl that chickened out (no pun intended) when I contacted my local volunteer office Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paola Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done, what a fantastic cause Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ooooh I buy most of my clothes in charity shops, have to say BHF isn't one of my faves they label "premium brands" and charge extra, which is NOT on as far as I'm concerned, not when half their premium is "Next" and red dotted where it was in the sale then bought and not worn, then in this BHF store for more than Next sold it at!! Might just be this one store though. I have a couple of fave shops where I pick up REAL premium brands and they do charge a little extra for them but not excessively (leather Karen Millen trousers for £8.50!!) I love picking nick naks and Chickenalia up too! You'll enjoy it Poet, long as you don't get the moaners like me in!!! (our local Oxfam - my least favorite - has a blue bowl in which is Ikea and they have it at £10 - DOUBLE the Ikea price!!!!!!!!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 That's great, Poet . I bet you'll really enjoy it (and think how many people you can talk chicken to ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlo Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done Poet and let us know how it all goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done Poet. That's a big step in the right direction and for a really good cause too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 good for you , Im sure it will do you the power of good. Plus it feels like you're "giving something back". I wish I could volunteer for something.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ian keeps teasing me, using that quote from 'League of Gentlemen' but I don't care Just tell him you'll ask everyone "are you local?" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I chose the BHF because I (as some of you know) have a dodgy ticker, so it felt like the right one to choose. There was no cancer care shop near me, that would have been the other choice (because of dad). I'm going to be working on the till but they're going to give me a stool to sit on as I can't stand up for long. I wonder if staff are allowed first dibs on the good stuff It's only 10 minutes away from where I live. It was either that or the tea shop at the hospital (run by the WRVS) but the hospital is a bit too far away. I'll let you know how it goes. Volunteering for a good cause is something I've wanted to do for ages, I think it will be really interesting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Ian keeps teasing me, using that quote from 'League of Gentlemen' but I don't care Just tell him you'll ask everyone "are you local?" . "don't touch the precious things!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Good for you Poet, you can have a good rummage when no-one is watching. Can you watch out for a wooden ikea shoe rack for my chooks. Will be interested to hear how it goes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 I chose the BHF because I (as some of you know) have a dodgy ticker, so it felt like the right one to choose. There was no cancer care shop near me, that would have been the other choice (because of dad). I'm going to be working on the till but they're going to give me a stool to sit on as I can't stand up for long. I wonder if staff are allowed first dibs on the good stuff It's only 10 minutes away from where I live. It was either that or the tea shop at the hospital (run by the WRVS) but the hospital is a bit too far away. I'll let you know how it goes. Volunteering for a good cause is something I've wanted to do for ages, I think it will be really interesting I'm sure it will make you feel great that you are volunteering for that charity in particular. Well done , hope it all goes well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Weldone you! I would love to do some charity work too, as I haven't been well over the past 3 years or so I would like to do something worth while, until I get my self properly better. I'm considering going to a local children's farm (they have chooks ) and help out there. They also have pigs, goats, turkeys, sheep, rabbits, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and a donkey. No doubt I'll be on poo duty but never mind . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Weldone you! I would love to do some charity work too, as I haven't been well over the past 3 years or so I would like to do something worth while, until I get my self properly better.I'm considering going to a local children's farm (they have chooks ) and help out there. They also have pigs, goats, turkeys, sheep, rabbits, ducks, geese, guinea fowl and a donkey. No doubt I'll be on poo duty but never mind . oh wow! That sounds like a really fun thing to do but hard work I should imagine If you think you're strong enough, go for it! which farm is it? I might know it seeing as we're both in cheshire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Can you watch out for a wooden ikea shoe rack for my chooks. I saw one in my local Oxfam recently. I immediately thought "ooh, a perch" . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Well done Poet, I am sure it will be a tonic for you A charity shop job is my dream job, although I would end up broke I hope you will be able to get "first dibs" on anything you fancy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janty Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Will you be able to resist all the chicken related items that come in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
