Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant - Brentwood, United Kingdom - Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices

Verified Company

Brentwood, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

We are looking for Volunteers to assist at our new shop in Brentwood. We are looking for a commitment of at least 4 hours per week.

What the role involves:

Assisting customers on the shop floor
Serving customers at the till
Meeting donors and gaining sign ups to the Gift Aid scheme
Sorting/preparing donations ready for shop floor display, which may include steaming
Merchandising/rotating stock on the shop floor
Supporting any new promotions as they occur
Light cleaning duties
Any other reasonable duties designated by the Manager in charge

Skills, experience and qualities required for the role:

Reliable, regular and punctual attendance
Dependable, interactive communication
Flexibility and adaptability when required
Promotion of good customer service

Recruitment Process:

Application form
Informal interview
ID verification
Two referee details
Recruitment paperwork
Parental//guardian consent if aged
Induction session

What we require from our volunteers:

Satisfactory recruitment checks
Respecting and adhering to the charity's Values
Following the guidelines, policies and procedures of the charity
Carrying out your role to the best of your ability, enthusiasm, and professionalism
Being reliable and committed, giving as much notice as possible if you are unable to attend your shift
Participating in training deemed relevant for your volunteer role, within the agreed timeframes
Maintaining confidentiality of charity information and adhering to GDPR (data protection) regulations

Benefits of Volunteering:

Meet new people
Try something new
Be part of your local community
Learn a new skill or experience
Increase confidence and self esteem
Improve employment prospects
Be part of a team
Move towards making a career change
Use your skills to benefit others
Give you a purpose or routine
Training in a key industry skill

Please note this is an unpaid volunteer role, with agreed out of pocket travel expenses

Job Type:
Volunteer

Salary:
£0.10 per hour

Schedule: