General Helper

No two days are the same at Daft as a Brush!

Our General Help volunteers are the adaptable all-rounders who keep things running smoothly, whether it’s lending a hand in the office, helping with vehicles, or giving the garden a tidy.

If you’re happy to roll with whatever the day brings, enjoy variety, and don’t mind swapping a pen for a trowel (or vice versa), this is the role for you.

What you’ll do 

• Office support • Help with basic admin tasks, filing, photocopying, sorting post, keeping communal areas tidy.
• Restock supplies (tea bags, printer paper, biscuits—priorities!).
• Assist with mail-outs, event prep, or answering the phone if needed.
• Vehicle support • Help keep vehicles clean and ready for action (inside and out).
• Check stock of leaflets, supplies, and equipment in vehicles.
• Assist with simple checks (fuel, tyres, windscreen wash—no mechanical expertise required).
• Lend a hand with weeding, planting, watering, and general garden tidying.
• Sweep paths, tidy outdoor areas, and help keep the grounds welcoming.
• General flexibility • Be willing to pitch in wherever help is needed, sometimes you’ll be indoors, sometimes outdoors, sometimes both in one day!
• Take on ad hoc tasks as they arise, with a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

Skills

• Willingness to be flexible and try new tasks.
• Friendly, approachable, and happy to work as part of a team.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Positive attitude, able to “roll with it” and not fazed by changing plans.
• Commitment to DAAB’s values and safeguarding policies.
• Experience in office, garden, or vehicle tasks (but enthusiasm is just as valuable)
• Practical skills—DIY, gardening, cleaning, or admin.
• Sense of humour and a love of variety.

What you’ll gain 

• A warm, supportive team; induction and ongoing training.
• New friends, new skills, and a chance to make a real impact.
• The satisfaction of supporting a much-loved charity (plus the occasional free biscuit)
• Reimbursed expenses in line with policy.

Practical bits

• Induction & training: Basics for office, vehicle, and garden tasks; DAAB policies.
• Supervision: Regular check-ins with your supervisor and open door support from the team.
• Accessibility: We’ll make reasonable adjustments, please tell us what you need to volunteer comfortably.
• How to apply: Complete the online application, clearly stating the role you are applying for