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Dorset Scrapstore is a registered charity which encourages environmental sustainability and reduces barriers to participation in creative arts. We collect industrial surplus materials from over 50 established donor manufacturers across the county, ensure these clean and safe materials stay out of local landfill, and supply over 2000 community members with convenient, low-cost access to recycled arts and crafts materials via our Scrapstore in Poole.

To date, Dorset Scrapstore has diverted an estimated 247 tonnes of 'waste’ away from landfill and into the hands of local people. We offer a range of practical adult, family and youth workshops focused on developing skills and knowledge of both the arts and environmental issues. And we provide a range of volunteering opportunities which specifically engage those at risk of social marginalisation.

Demand for our goods and services has steadily increased through the years, and in the last quarter sales increased 30% over the same period in 2016. With the growth in business comes the need to ensure that the Scrapstore’s foundations are solid. In the coming months, the Board of Trustees will be working with Staff to create a new Strategic Plan for the organisation that will lay the groundwork for a stronger Scrapstore. In order to successfully develop resources in all areas of the charity, Dorset Scrapstore is looking to broaden the area of expertise among the Trustees.

To this end, we are recruiting Trustees with expertise in the following areas:

• Accounting
• Human Resources
• T.
• Retail management
• Fundraising
• Marketing
• Working with schools or community groups
• Working with diverse communities

Volunteering as a Trustee is a great opportunity to build your personal network, develop skills, expand your CV, and work to improve the amazing community resource that is Dorset Scrapstore. We provide training on what is involved with being a Trustee, and lots of support to get you ready to be effective in your role.