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Bookshop Volunteer

Bethany Christian Trust
VO80319

What will the volunteering role look like?
Assisting customers in the shop in a friendly and professional manner, whether that be answering enquiries or just having a chat.
Sorting donated goods. This a large part of every retail role.
Pricing donated goods
Replenishing and changing the stock on display.
Operating the till.
Talking to customers.
Making our displays and window look their best!

Experience required

ESSENTIAL:
Friendly & confident
Happy to chat with customers
Willing to work as part of a team, but also able to work independently
DESIRABLE:
An interest in and/or knowledge of books
Experience working or volunteering in retail

Travel details

The shop is on Leith Walk, next to our Haddington Place shop. This is an area well serviced by buses and is a 20-30 minute walk from the centre

Travel expenses

Regular volunteers are entitled to claim up to £3.60 per day for travel expenses (£4.50 if multiple busses are required) and up to £3 per day for lunch expenses, providing that they volunteer for 4 hours or more on that day, and that they present their manager/supervisor with the valid receipts.

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Training details

Training will be given at induction and on an ongoing basis as appropriate.

Taster available

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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