Description
Key tasks: We have a number of different roles available from shop floor volunteers (Welcoming and informing customers at the Shrub, working on the till, keeping the shop floor tidy, chatting to customers about carbon literacy and sustainable fashion ) to pricing and sorting (helping in the stockroom, sorting and pricing donations, working out which things to keep and which things to pass on) as well as helping with merchandising and displays. We would also love to have some volunteers with particular interests (e.g. graphic design, photography, organisation skills).
Organisation aims and objectives
The SHRUB Co-op aims to reduce waste by providing a platform for people to engage with sustainability. It is student-led, but anybody can get involved. We run a Swapshop, where people can swap their ‘waste’ things for items swapped in by others, a Freeshop (for members of the co-operative), a beginners Bicycle repair and maintenance workshop, upcycling and upskilling workshops, Social Justice Movie Nights, and host a food-sharing group who tackle food waste.
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3 hours per week. 1 shift. Tuesday-Saturday. Either 10:30-1, 1-3.30 or 3.30-6.30
Restrictions
Experience required: Friendly personality
Interest in environmental sustainability and/or sustainable fashion
Interest in Cooperatives
Open to learning and developing
Happy to use till systems
Retail experience helpful but not essential.
Will get a full training on arrival
Travel details: Zero Waste Hub
22, Bread St
Edinburgh
EH3 9AF
Minimum age: 18
Support
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Reasonable travel expenses through BACS claim or petty cash. All other expenses must be agreed prior to spending.
Taster available: Yes
Training details: Induction in Cooperative structures, Till systems, Pricing systems, sustainable fashion information, carbon literacy.
Possibility of ongoing trainings in project management, first aid, inclusivity etc.