Imagine if you had to leave your home tonight with nowhere to go. What would you take with you?

It Takes A City (ITAC) are preparing to open a  Street Storage project to provide safe, secure storage for people sleeping rough or experiencing homelessness in Cambridge.

ITAC are looking for volunteers to help create a welcoming place for people who may be feeling vulnerable and worried about their treasured possessions.

The project will be based in a unit provided by Pickfords at their site in Clifton Way and will be open one afternoon a week (Thursday) from 12-4pm. People will be able to store bags/boxes, with details being recorded on a secure database.

You will be assisting ITAC staff with referrals, appointments, drop-in times and storage administration whilst building meaningful relationships with people using Street Storage.

Skills/Experience required:  

  • Empathy and respect for people using the service.

  • The ability to welcome people, making them feel comfortable storing their belongings with us.

  • Ability to adapt to the needs of the individual and to go at their pace.

  • Administrative skills (use of phone, email, website).

  • Attention to detail

  • Teamwork

If you have a few hours to spare and are looking for a simple way to make a real difference, please read the role description, complete this short form and we’ll be in touch.