Crest are looking for new volunteer board members with passion, energy and commitment; people who are enthusiastic about our local community, its people and reuse. We are looking to strengthen the board by enhancing its skills in the following areas: Charity/social enterprise sector Health and safety Care sector Bid writing/fundraising Marketing/PR relations Community improvement Waste … Read more
Llinos Hughes of Penmaenmawr started volunteering with Crest Co-operative on the 1st March last year – and she’s not looked back since. Before her time at Crest, Llinos used to be a waitress and a cleaner in a pub. “I did plan on going to university to study law but then plans changed when my … Read more
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Check out what our staff, volunteers and clients been up to! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Here we have Steve delivering a training session for some volunteers! Either that or he’s playing a game of charades! “Snake!” “Invisible Sandwich!” “Box!” We don’t know what he’s holding! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] It’s been a while since we’ve … Read more
Chris Heap has been a member of staff at Crest since August 2013 and has been our Warehouse Supervisor since he started. He used to a be volunteer before securing the role on a paid basis and was once voted Volunteer of the Year. Here’s what he has to say about working at Crest Co-operative … Read more
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Check out what our staff, volunteers and clients been up to! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Here’s Peter! Peter is a fantastic member of our Work Opportunities team and is a keen guitarist. He’s also a huge wrestling fan! Make sure you say hi to Peter whenever you see him in Crest! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] … Read more
Gwyn Williams has recently joined Crest Co-operative as a volunteer and can be found in our shops, helping customers bring furniture to and from their cars, serving on the tills occasionally and doing any general housekeeping required. He’s mostly based in our Colwyn Bay shop so make sure you say hi to him if you’re … Read more
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Check out what our staff, volunteers and clients been up to! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Here’s Alan and Craig, fresh off collecting a washing machine on a Bulky Waste job. It was a scorching day when we took this picture, Alan looks like he’s ready to crack open a cold beer and put … Read more
Crest Co-operative volunteer Nigel Hughes has recently been put through a PAT testing course funded by the organisation and came out on top. Nigel, who lives in Penmaenmawr, has been volunteering with Crest since November 2017 and got 80% on the test which is split into two parts, the Theory and the Practical. “It was … Read more
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Check out what our staff, volunteers and clients been up to! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Here’s our Operations Manager Rod having just finished Crest’s sponsored walk to raise money for the RNLI! We raised over £100 in the end and our Work Opportunies clients made some lovely Easter themed hats, also modelled by … Read more
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Check out what our staff, volunteers and clients been up to! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] Guess who’s back… back again… Tommy’s back… tell a friend! Yes Tommy’s back and wants to tell you about our redesigned Textile Banks! Donate your clothing to Crest to give it a second lease of life! [/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.9″] … Read more