Be part of a dedicated team carrying out a wide and varied range of tasks to help make our shops a success whilst helping to raise vital funds to help support people living with the painful genetic skin condition EB. The role will involve:  Operating the till  Giving excellent customer service  Sorting donated stock  Keeping the shop clean and tidy  Visual merchandising

We need volunteers to work alongside our Shop Manager and Shop Supervisor. Volunteers need to be friendly and reliable team players, with an interest in healthy eating. Dig-In is a friendly place to work and we are lucky to have very engaged and supportive customers. You will work as part of a team of all ages and backgrounds! You will learn more about Dig-In through our induction sessions. You can choose a regular weekly slot or work on an ad-hoc basis.

Volunteering Opportunity VO99673 Please add photography to your opportunity using the buttons below - the listing photo is shown when your opportunity appears in search results and the header image is shown above the detail of your opportunity. Adding photography will make your opportunity look more appealing and lead to greater engagement Tabs Details Related Add Listing or Header Image Owner TSI Falkirk Ref VO99673 Title Volunteer Shop Assistant Organisation DEBRA (Falkirk) Organisation Contact John McKirdy TSI / VC Contact General Enquiries Admin Contact Saltire Compatible Saltire Compatible Suitable for ex-offenders Suitable for ex-offenders Update notes Data Fully Reviewed COVID-19 Flag Video Link Publish Status Published View opportunity on Volunteer Scotland https://volunteer.scot/search/a0gQD000002c07VYAQ/volunteer-shop-assistant Opportunity Type Ongoing Organisation Contact Email falkirk@debra.org.uk TSI / VC Contact Email info@cvsfalkirk.org.uk Postcode FK1 1DD Postcode Area FK1 Local Authority Area Falkirk Home based volunteers Home based volunteers Board/Trustee opportunity Board/Trustee opportunity Groups Groups One Off One Off Start Date 29/02/2024 End Date Ongoing Ongoing Publish Start 29/02/2024 Publish End 29/08/2024 Details to Display on Volunteer Scotland Organisation Full Description Debra are currently looking for volunteers to assist within either of the following roles: *Cash Desk - You will learn to operate the computerised till, process cash and credit card transactions, as well as helping customers sign up to Gift-aid. *Sales Floor - Duties include filling our rails and shelves with pre-loved items ensuring plenty of stock is on sale. Dressing windows, creating eye catching displays to entice and invite customers to browse and buy. *Stock Room - If you like a more behind-the-scenes role, then this may be for you. We need volunteers to help sort through our donations. We never know what to expect and it all needs sorting, tagged, hanged, bagged or boxed ready for sale. This role can include use of steamer, training provided. *Book Enthusiast - Are you a lover of all things books? Do you know your fiction from non-fiction? We are looking for volunteers who are organised, methodical with a great eye for spotting the right read for the right time. *Jewellery and Accessories - Like a bit of bling, a bit of glitz and glamour? Then you might like to volunteer to help merchandise our jewellery and accessories. It's the make or break of any outfit. You need a sparkly eye for detail, the patience of a saint to be able to detangle, organise and display all our pretty things. *Bric-a-brac - No home is complete without that little ornament sitting on the sideboard, or the gorgeous candle holder, the vintage tea set, or the must-have kitchen gadget. We need volunteers who enjoy sorting, cleaning and displaying a varied range of nik-naks. Additionally, soft furnishings, household linen, curtains and bedding complement our Bric-a-brac department.

This new role is to support the charity in their central Alloa charity shop. The purpose of the role will be assisting in the day to day running of The Gate’s charity shop to maximise sales and profitability. Volunteer's duties will include: · Assisting and serving customers, and providing a high standard service. · To assist with processing stock, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated items. · To be involved with the till operation and the handling of cash (although this is not a necessary requirement). · To promote public understanding of the work The Gate delivers and the importance of raising funds through the shop. · To promote and apply The Gate’s Health and Safety Policy. Required skills, qualities and experience: · Good communication and customer care service skills are essential to fulfil this role. · Being able to work as part of a team environment and with the general public is essential. · Previous retail experience would be useful, but not essential. Volunteers can expect to receive ongoing support and training as appropriate. The recruitment process is initiated by calling 01259 218766 and sharing your interest in the role. This will be followed by an informal interview where references from one/two referees will be taken.