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Sales Floor Volunteer

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Requirements

  • Just so you know, we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 or with unspent criminal convictions. Please note this is an unpaid voluntary position in a friendly charity shop.

Responsibilities

  • Helping customers on the shop floor & providing good all-round customer service
  • Promoting our campaigns and any instore sales to customers
  • Working on window and shop displays to make them look their best
  • Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised – some light housekeeping
  • Helping your fellow volunteers and staff with customer queries

FAQs

What is the role of a Sales Floor Volunteer?

The Sales Floor Volunteer serves as the first point of contact for customers in the charity shop, greeting them, assisting with their inquiries, and helping keep the shop organized and appealing.

What are the typical tasks I would perform as a Sales Floor Volunteer?

Typical tasks include helping customers on the shop floor, promoting campaigns and sales, working on window and shop displays, maintaining cleanliness and organization within the shop, and assisting fellow volunteers and staff with customer queries.

What is the age requirement for volunteering?

We are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16.

Is this a paid position?

No, this is an unpaid voluntary position.

What benefits do volunteers receive?

Volunteers receive a 25% discount on donated goods, a 10% discount on new goods, unlimited support through Retail Trust, access to training and development, reimbursement for reasonable travel expenses, refreshments, and volunteer certificates and references.

How flexible is the volunteering schedule?

The volunteering schedule is designed to be easy, flexible, and inclusive. Volunteers can spare a few hours a week or even a couple of hours occasionally.

Is there any specific training provided for volunteers?

Yes, volunteers have access to training and development opportunities.

Are there any restrictions on volunteer eligibility?

Yes, we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions.

Can I get a reference for future employment?

Yes, volunteers will receive certificates, references, and long service awards which can be useful for future employment.

What support is available to volunteers?

Volunteers have access to unlimited, free, and confidential support through Retail Trust.

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