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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Retail Assistant - Woodlands View

Woodland View is the state-of-the-art mental health and community facility at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine which opened in 2016. Our shop aims to provide a friendly, helpful service for all visitors, staff and service users, we are appealing for volunteers to work alongside staff in the brand new retail shop. You will be fully supported and will receive training for your new roles. Just a few hours of your time a week can make a huge difference to the lives of our patients, visitors and staff and make a positive contribution to your local community.
Typical tasks within role


  1. To greet customers pleasantly.

  2. Assist them in completing their purchase

  3. Operate till to take payment

  4. Replenish shelves/ cabinets with merchandise as required

  5. Rotate stock, always ensuring oldest date at front

  6. Alert supervisor/manager to stock close to sell by date

  7. To assist in storing newly delivered stock
    Volunteer Requirements

  8. To be smart and presentable, always wearing identification badge provided

  9. To be enthusiastic about the aims and work of Woodland View and Ayrshire Central as a whole.

  10. To be confident in undertaking required tasks and dealing with all customers

  11. To be reliable and able to volunteer on a regular basis

  12. To maintain patient and colleague confidentiality at all times


Experience required

Some previous retail experience would be helpful, but is not essential.

Travel details

Retail Unit, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Kilwinning Road, Irvine KA12 8SS - is accessible by public transport - bus stops nearby - and car parking facilities are available.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18
Must be 18 or over

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
Weekly - shifts by arrangement with the volunteer co-ordinator/shop manager

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