Shop Volunteer - Saltcoats

Marie Curie
VO100934

Whether you're someone with a few extra hours to spare, a student looking to gain work experience or compete your Duke of Edinburgh award, or you’ve got retail know-how to share, we’d love to have you on board!

Why volunteer with us?
• Get hands-on retail experience: Perfect for building your CV or trying something new!
• Engage with others: Enjoy opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with others. Be part of a friendly, welcoming team
• Make an impact: Your time helps us support families and individuals facing terminal illness.
• Show off your creativity or organisation: Get involved with exciting tasks like creating stunning window displays and arranging stock.
• Use your skills: Whether you're great with people, love organising, or are a whizz at working the till, there’s a role for you!

What can you expect?
From sorting through donations to uncover hidden treasures, to helping design eye-catching displays, or working at the till, you'll be an essential part of creating a fun shopping experience. And if you’ve got a special talent for visual merchandising or want to help our shop run more smoothly, we’d love your ideas!
Key tasks might include:
• Sorting and organising donations, spotting those hidden gems.
• Getting items ready for sale by steaming and pricing.
• Offering top-notch customer service and working the till.
• Helping with fun shop tasks like window displays, stock replenishment, and general tidying.
• Housekeeping duties

Skills & Qualities
No prior experience in retail necessary. Full training is provided
• Friendly and kind manner
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions
• Knowledge of popular and quality brands would be useful

Perfect for:
• Students looking to gain retail experience or working towards awards like Duke of Edinburgh.
• People with some spare time who want to contribute to a great cause.
• Retail and Charity Shop enthusiasts with experience or a flair for design, customer service, or visual merchandising.

Be part of something special and make a difference!

Young Volunteers - Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.

Experience required

No Experience required as full training is provided

Travel expenses

Travel expenses paid and reimbursed at the end of each month directly to the volunteers bank account. Expenses can be claimed on a monthly basis and in accordance with our Expenses Policy

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