Retail Volunteer

  • VO90143


Description

We're looking for friendly people who can spare 2-3 hours a week to help us in our Bo'ness charity shop. If you want to gain new skills, meet new people or be part of a fantastic team who go the extra mile to help us make a difference then we would love to hear from you!

Our shops are an important part of how we raise the funds we need to support our patients and their loved ones, and we need volunteers to help us continue to run our shops successfully. You will be helping us with all aspects of running the shop; sorting through bags of donations, processing items for sale and serving our customers on the till.

If you have an eye for fashion and design then we would love you to help us create attractive window displays with seasonal and other items, so that our customers want to come in and browse. You will receive full training when you join us, so no previous retail experience is necessary. If you love working with others and would enjoy volunteering in a place where no two days are the same then this could be the opportunity for you.

Organisation aims and objectives

Our charity shops raise funds so we can care for more people living with a terminal illness and their families. Shop, donate some items or volunteer.

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Frequency and commitment details

Approx. 2-3 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months. Open Monday-Saturday (9am-4:30pm) so specific times can be arranged with volunteer.

Restrictions

Volunteers under 18 will need consent from a parent or guardian to participate in volunteering with us.
Experience required: We're looking for volunteers with a cheerful and friendly manner who can work well with others. The ability to follow instructions will be important. An interest in fashion or a knowledge of popular and good quality brands will be useful but is not essential.
Travel details: Marie Curie Charity Shop, 111 North Street, Bo'ness, EH51 9ND. Bus services 2 and 45 stop across the road from the shop outside the dentist. There is parking available a 5 minute walk from our shop, on Union Street - please note that charges may apply to park here.
Minimum age: 14

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Agreed reasonable out-of-pocket expenses can be paid.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Trial offered.
Training details: New volunteers will receive full training when they join us and will be supported by our shop manager throughout their time with us as a volunteer. We are happy to have a chat with volunteers about how we can best support them.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer