Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant - Gillingham, United Kingdom - Age UK Medway

Age UK Medway
Age UK Medway
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Gillingham, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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At Age UK Medway, it isn't all about what qualifications or experience you have.

For us, it's about your ability to show compassion and empathy for older people, and dedication to our core values as a charity - to make sure all older people are able to Achieve Life's Fullness.


If you can show us you have these qualities, the rest we will do for you, including covering your DBS checks, and providing you with online training.


If you would like to join a dynamic team of professional and caring people, making positive change to the lives of hundreds of older people each week, then get in touch to talk about our current volunteering roles.

Join us, and be the change we need to see in society, and take the time to #AskAboutAlf

We are seeking
Volunteers to support in our Age UK Medway charity shop, in the heart of Gillingham.

You will be assisting in promoting our profile and range of services while raising vital funds to help support older people in our local communities.


Job Type:
Volunteer
, Flexible - weekday hours will be offered to suit your availability


Location:
Chatham or Gillingham


Your duties:


  • Assisting customers with their purchases
  • Helping to sort and prepare stock for sale
  • Planning displays that highlights goods
  • Keeping displays and sales areas tidy
  • Taking payments and handling cash transactions
  • Moving and bagging bags of donated items and stock
  • You may be asked to take part in a rota to help with manning the shop floor
  • This is not an exhaustive list of the duties that this role may entail. However, any further tasks requested of you will be regarded as reasonable._

Benefits:


  • Gaining customer services experience
  • Improving selfconfidence and updating skills
  • Building rapport with regular customers
  • Gaining a sense of community and companionship

Support we provide:


  • Policies and guidance to support your role
  • Access to online training
  • Regular contact with the Volunteer Co-Ordinator
  • Quarterly volunteer Networking Meetings
  • Paid travel expense

Upon being successfully shortlisted, you will be required to follow the next steps:

  • Provide us with 2 references
  • Complete a DBS check (submitted and paid for by Age UK Medway) this process is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974

Job Type:
Volunteer


Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Gillingham, ME7 1HD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Application question(s):

  • Are you aware that this role is unpaid?
  • Are you willing to undergo a companypaid DBS check?
  • What appeals to you about volunteer work?

Experience:


  • Customer service: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location:
In person
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