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General Shop Volunteer

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General Shop Volunteer

Published: 24/05/2010 Updated: 30/06/2011
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General Shop Volunteer

When We Need You

From 24/05/2010 onwards

About Opportunity

We are looking for energetic & enthusiastic people to volunteer in our charity shops. You will help our shops to stand out from high street chains by making them friendly, welcoming & attractive places, stocking an excellent range of unique & well priced stock. Your role will be varied & interesting & you will work with a team of dedicated & professional volunteers to help raise money to change the lives of children worldwide. The role involves: Building the reputation of the shop in the local area, helping to make the shop a friendly & welcoming place, sorting, sizing & pricing donations for sale on shop floor, displaying items in shop in attractive, customer friendly way, helping to create eye-catching window displays, interacting with customers, operating the till & packaging purchases, working with other team members to think of creative ways to maximise sales, you will get the chance to meet lots of new people, all the training & support you will need. Opportunity to use your skills to raise money for our work with children worldwide, experience in retail & marketing. The opportunity to share your skiills & experience, challenge of working as part of a team of dedicated volunteers to make sure the shop is a success. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should contact us ideally by phone, in writing or email [using the contact details on the right/select the REGISTER INTEREST button]. If you do not receive a response within [5] working days, please contact the Volunteer Centre. [The next step is to make arrangements for an informal chat.]

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About Save the Children UK

Save the Children is the world’s independent children’s rights organisation. We’re outraged that millions of children are still denied proper healthcare, food, education and protection and we’re determined to change that.

Skills & Experience

A passion to help children & make a difference through giving your time, enjoy working as part of a team, have good organisational skills, have a good sense of business & experience of working in a shop & or creativity to think of ways to increase profits would be a useful addition.

Travel Details

165 Byres Road, G12 8TS

Requirements

Induction/Training, Informal Chat

Work Type

Charity Shops / Retail

Client Group

Children

Expenses Detail

If agreed in advance, reasonable out of pocket expenses as appropriate to your role (travel & lunch expenses, in accordance with our Travel Subsistence & Accommodation policy). Also include mileage rates if apply.

Accessibility Details

Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

3.5 hours per week

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Volunteers Required

25

Reference Code

33-3132

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Glasgow

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Contact Details


Forth House
Lochard Road
Aberfoyle
Scotland
FK8 3TD


Contact: Louise Fiermonte
Tel: 07825 732 437
Email: volunteersupport@savethechildr...
Website: http://www.savethechildre...

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