Bushey - shop volunteers - Monday to Sunday for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Bushey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local community service organization in Bushey is looking for volunteers aged 14 and up to support shop operations. Responsibilities include using the cash till, receiving and sorting donations, and engaging with customers. This role offers a chance to develop skills while helping raise vital funds for the community. No wheelchair access available. Suitable for various age groups and backgrounds.

Benefits

Friendly team environment

Skill development opportunities

Social connections

Qualifications

• Aged 14 or older, with good physical ability to stand and move in the shop.
• Ability to engage with customers and follow training instructions.

Responsibilities

• Use the cash till.
• Receive donations and sort items.
• Engage with customers and encourage sales.
• Maintain cleanliness in the shop.

Skills

Follow instructions

Physical fitness

Personable

Polite

Organised

Reliable

Willing to learn

Job description

Overview

We are looking for volunteers, aged 14 upwards, to work as part of a fun, busy team. Volunteers should be able to follow instructions, be physically fit (standing for much of the time), be personable and polite, organised and reliable, and willing to learn, e.g. to use the till. This opportunity is open on Sundays and volunteers will support the shop manager.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment
District: Hertsmere
Start Date: 08/05/2024
End Date: 31/12/2025
Location: From your office, Indoor
Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekend Half Days

Practical considerations: This is a physical role where volunteers will be moving around the shop and may need to stand for much of the time. Our managers will provide support and training. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be paid.

Requirements (additional): You will be asked to fill in an application form and show a form of ID

Suitable for: 14 - 15 Years Old With Accompanied Adult, 16 – 17 year olds, 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, School students, University students, Older People, People with restricted mobility, Rehabilitation friendly

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:

Responsibilities

• Use the cash till
• Receive donations
• Sort, value, price and display donations of all kinds, and steam clothes
• Support the retail managers and assistants to cull and replenish stock regularly to keep displays fresh
• Engage with customers and encourage them to buy lottery tickets and sign up for Gift Aid
• General housekeeping to keep the shop floor and back room clean and safe
• Engage with mandatory training

What’s in it for you?

• You will join a friendly, busy team, making social connections
• Use and develop your skills in your local community
• Help to raise vital funds for people in your community who have a progressive life-limiting illness
• Some volunteers go on to gain jobs with us

How to apply / Additional information

If you would like to find out more about volunteering in a shop, please speak with the manager at your local shop to discuss time you have to offer or arrange a taster session. For current job vacancies, please visit www.renniegrovepeace.org and click on the Jobs button.