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Shop Volunteer (Stock Assistant - Cardigan)

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You need to be available for a few hours weekly, willing to attend training, and able to commit to agreed hours. Open to all, including refugees and asylum seekers, with age restrictions in some locations.
  • You will check donation quality, prepare items for sale, replenish stock, iron and clean, label, price items, and assist with general shop activities.

Requirements

  • We are currently looking for Stock Assistant volunteers to help us in our shop.
  • No experience is needed.
  • Full training will be provided.
  • A few hours during the week/weekend - as agreed with the shop manager.
  • We only ask that we agree hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.
  • We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.
  • We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.
  • As we take great care to ensure that all our volunteers are safe and supported, there may be some locations where we won’t be able to host 15-17 year olds.
  • Please get in touch so that we can help you find a suitable volunteering opportunity.
  • If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk

Responsibilities

  • Checking the quality of items donated and preparing for sale or for recycling
  • Replenishing stock on the shop floor
  • Ironing, cleaning, labelling and helping to price items ready for sale
  • General activities around the shop

FAQs

What tasks will I be responsible for as a Stock Assistant volunteer?

As a Stock Assistant volunteer, you will be responsible for checking the quality of donated items, preparing items for sale or recycling, replenishing stock on the shop floor, ironing, cleaning, labeling, and helping to price items ready for sale, as well as other general activities around the shop.

Do I need previous experience to apply for this role?

No, no previous experience is needed. Full training will be provided to all volunteers.

What is the expected commitment for volunteering?

There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours. We ask that you agree on hours with the shop manager that you are confident you can attend and notify us if there are any changes.

Can I volunteer if I am a refugee or asylum seeker?

Yes, we welcome refugees, asylum seekers, and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We strive to make volunteering accessible to everyone.

What if I have specific health and safety needs?

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will have a conversation to discuss any adjustments you may need.

Are there any expenses covered for volunteers?

Yes, we have an expenses policy that prioritizes ensuring volunteers do not incur costs related to their role. Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for attending training and the role will be reimbursed.

How will I benefit from this volunteering opportunity?

You will have the chance to meet new people, build up your confidence, use your existing skills or gain new ones, and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team while making a positive difference in people’s lives.

What is the environment like in the shop?

The shop environment is dynamic and inclusive, where no two days are the same due to the exciting donations and wonderful customers.

Will I be required to use a till or computer?

No, there is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.

How do I apply for this volunteering position?

To apply for the Stock Assistant volunteer position, please click the apply button on the website, and we will be in contact soon. If you have any questions before applying, you can also contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk.

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