Retail Assistant (volunteer)

Weston Hospicecare Mart Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity shop is seeking a volunteer Retail Assistant to help in the efficient running of the store. You will engage with the public, manage donations, and maintain the shop's cleanliness, contributing to vital fundraising efforts for a hospice. This role provides invaluable experience and the chance to develop new skills while working in a friendly team.

Benefits

Invaluable work experience

Gain confidence and friendship

Opportunity to work as part of a great team

Qualifications

• Must be willing to follow instructions.
• Open-minded and tolerant of different lifestyles and values.
• Happy to do whatever is needed in the store.

Responsibilities

• Provide a welcoming and professional manner to the public.
• Assist with sorting stock and preparing items for sale.
• Maintain tidiness and cleanliness of the shop.

Skills

Willing to follow instructions

Eager to learn

Reliable

Warm and friendly approach

Job description

Volunteer role

Retail Assistant

Volunteer manager

Store Manager

Where you will be based

Shop

Why we want you

To assist the Store Manager in the safe, happy and efficient running of the store to help raise vital funds for the Hospice.

What you will be doing

• Providing a welcoming, professional and friendly manner to members of the public
• Being sensitive and appreciative when accepting donated goods
• Helping to keep shop area tidy and clean
• Providing behind the counter assistance and operate the till
• Following strict guidelines sorting stock, steaming and preparing for safe sale accordingly
• Wearing appropriate PPE as required
• Acting as a representative for Weston Hospicecare and its associated businesses
• If required, dealing with incoming and outgoing telephone calls
• Maintaining a professional, friendly and courteous attitude towards colleagues and customers alike

The skills you need

• Willing to follow instructions
• Eager to learn
• Happy to do whatever is needed
• Reliable
• Open-minded and tolerant of different lifestyles and values
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable, caring approach

What\'s in it for you

• Invaluable work experience
• Gain confidence and friendship
• Getting involved in your local community
• Putting existing skills to good use
• Developing new skills
• Satisfaction that you are contributing to Weston Hospicecare fundraising
• Opportunity to work as part of a great team

Disclaimer

Children are of compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of Year 11. All school-age children will require a child work permit issued by the local authority in order to volunteer, with Weston Hospicecare responsible for applying. If this applies to you, we require a permit is in place before you can start you first shift. Please note a permit is not required for the school organised work experience week.

89 Hill Road, Clevedon, North Somerset, BS21 7PN, United Kingdom