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Volunteer Sales Assistant

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Aberdeen

AI generated summary

  • You should be an enthusiastic, outgoing individual who enjoys chatting with people. Flexible time commitment available. If you have spare hours, we’d love to hear from you!
  • You will greet customers, assist with purchases, maintain an inviting sales floor, and support donors with their donations to create a welcoming shopping experience.

Requirements

  • Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity?
  • Are you an enthusiastic outgoing individual?
  • Do you like chatting to people?
  • The time commitment for this role is flexible and will be agreed in advance with the charity Shop Manager, but if you have any available hours to spare then please apply now as we would love to talk to you.

Responsibilities

  • welcoming and helpful with a can-do attitude, making customers feel welcome and supported to find the things they’re looking for
  • assisting them to purchase their items at the cash desk
  • keeping the sales floor looking inspiring
  • supporting donors with their donations

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a Volunteer Sales Assistant?

The main responsibilities include welcoming and assisting customers, helping them find items, managing purchases at the cash desk, keeping the sales floor organized and inspiring, and supporting donors with their donations.

Is there a minimum time commitment required for this volunteer role?

The time commitment is flexible and will be agreed in advance with the charity Shop Manager.

Is this position paid or voluntary?

This is a volunteer role.

Who do I contact if I'm interested in applying?

You can apply now, and you will be able to talk to the charity Shop Manager for more details.

What is the purpose of the Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd?

The purpose is to generate funds to support The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK through charity shops, donation centres, and various recycling initiatives.

Are there any particular skills required for this role?

While specific skills are not stated, being enthusiastic, outgoing, and having a friendly attitude toward customers are important traits for this role.

Where will the new Aberdeen Donation Centre be located?

The specific address for the new Aberdeen Donation Centre is not provided in the job description.

Can I volunteer if I have limited hours available?

Yes, even if you have limited hours available, you are encouraged to apply as the time commitment is flexible.

Does the Salvation Army Trading Company work with any partners?

Yes, they work closely with key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands.

What are the core values of the Salvation Army Trading Company?

The core values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Equality.

Non-profit
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1991
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd is the trading arm of The Salvation Army in the UK and Republic of Ireland. We were established in 1991 to help fund The Salvation Army’s vital work with vulnerable people in the UK, and today we raise money and encourage reuse and recycling through over 250 charity shops and donation centres, and a nationwide network of around 8,000 clothing banks. We are at the forefront of textile reuse and recycling, and we work closely with our key partners, including some of the biggest retail and online brands. Our work extends to different markets through other divisions, supporting our parent church and charity and music interests in the UK and internationally. With the support of the British public, we have raised over £80 million over the past 10 years to help the work of The Salvation Army. Our core purpose is ‘enabling mission and providing resource to help the work of The Salvation Army’ which we do following our values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Equality. Salvation Army Trading Company is a registered company (2605817)