Stockroom Volunteer - Tankerton, Whitstable

Kentvolunteers; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused charity is seeking volunteers to assist in their Tankerton shop. Tasks include sorting donations, preparing items for sale, and maintaining stock. This flexible role requires teamwork and communication skills. Volunteers can gain valuable retail experience and contribute positively to the community, with training provided.

Benefits

Join a friendly team

Gain customer service skills

Receive discounted donated goods

Travel expenses reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Willingness to assist with cleaning and tidying tasks.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support shop operations behind the scenes.
• Sort donations and prepare items for sale.
• Maintain stock levels and presentation in the shop.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleaning & tidying

Talking to others

Job description

Overview

Sue Ryder Tankerton shop is looking for volunteers to join the team. This is a specialist donated clothing boutique with a varied selection of books and music, a large toy section, and a reputation for a fantastic range of handbags, shoes and ladies clothing. It offers a friendly, community-based environment where volunteers help the shop run smoothly and support customers.

About us

Our Tankerton shop is a community-focused venue that welcomes volunteers to help behind the scenes, sort donations, prepare items for sale and keep the shop stocked for customers. We have wonderful support from customers and volunteers alike.

About you

Support our shops behind the scenes, back of house, sorting donations, getting things ready for sale and making sure the shop is kept stocked and ready for our customers. Please note we have a minimum age requirement of 18 years for shop volunteering.

Activities you will be doing

• Retail and charity shop tasks
• Sorting donations
• Preparing items for sale
• Maintaining shop stock and presentation

What skills are required for this role

• Teamwork
• Cleaning & tidying
• Talking to others

Why these skills are required

You will be helping us inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle. Full training will be provided, and travel at a reasonable local rate can be reimbursed for shifts of four hours or more, as agreed with the local manager.

Time commitment

Volunteering is flexible and can be a regular morning or afternoon. You can opt for weekdays, weekends, or as and when you are available. We ask that you commit to at least 2 hours per week to help training embed and for you to complete tasks.

What is in it for you

• Join a friendly team & make new friends
• Gain confidence & customer service skills
• Get valuable retail experience & enhance your CV
• Receive discounted donated goods and travel expenses
• Give back to your community
• Support people through difficult times

Role Address

Tankerton store, 8107b Tankerton Rd, Tankerton, Whitstable CT5 2AJ

Postcode

N/A

Number of volunteers required

5

Application Process

• Application Form
• ID Check
• References
• Informal Discussion (may include an interview)
• Simply Connect Solutions Ltd, Company registered in England and Wales