Retail Assistant; Street Volunteer

Overview

Retail Assistant (High Street Volunteer) – Retail raises so much money and can get really busy. Retail volunteers take turns sorting, pricing, displaying, serving and tidying. But what’s really important is to be friendly and deliver great customer service.

We are very flexible, letting you pick whichever timeslot fits with your other commitments. There’s a bit of training to complete before we set you off on your first shift with your buddy volunteer but you won’t need any qualifications – just happy to do whatever is needed.

There’s also the opportunity to bring your skills to help the team. Do you know your way around vinyls? Or can you identify a silver antique from an imitation? Perhaps you’ve got an eye for fashion. Or maybe you’re creative and would be great at putting together an imaginative window display?

We’ve got so many things that you can do in the shop, but being friendly, willing to roll up your sleeves and get on with a wide range of fellow volunteers and customers is more important than anything else.

Retail Assistant

Store Manager

Shop

To assist the Store Manager in the safe, happy and efficient running of the store to help raise vital funds for the Hospice.

• Providing a welcoming, professional and friendly manner to members of the public
• Being sensitive and appreciative when accepting donated goods
• Helping to keep shop area tidy and clean
• Providing behind the counter assistance and operate the till
• Following strict guidelines sorting stock, steaming and preparing for safe sale accordingly
• Wearing appropriate PPE as required
• Acting as a representative for Weston Hospice care and its associated businesses
• If required, dealing with incoming and outgoing telephone calls
• Maintaining a professional, friendly and courteous attitude towards colleagues and customers alike

• Willing to follow instructions
• Eager to learn
• Happy to do whatever is needed
• Reliable
• Open-minded and tolerant of different lifestyles and values
• Have a warm, friendly, adaptable, caring approach

• Invaluable work experience
• Gain confidence and friendship
• Getting involved in your local community
• Putting existing skills to good use
• Developing new skills
• Satisfaction that you are contributing to Weston Hospice care fundraising
• Opportunity to work as part of a great team

Children are of compulsory school age until the last Friday in June of Year 11. All school-age children will require a child work permit issued by the local authority in order to volunteer, with Weston Hospice care responsible for applying. If this applies to you, we require a permit is in place before you can start your first shift. Please note a permit is not required for the school organised work experience week.

22-24 High Street, Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, BS23 1JF
, United Kingdom