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Salesperson
When We Need You
From 10/01/2011 onwards
About Opportunity
Home Basics reuses donated items of furniture, white goods, electrical items and furnishings and sells them at reduced cost to those in need. Surplus is sold to the general public to support the charity. Following a change in premises we now require sales staff to work directly with the general public Wednesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm (10-2 on Saturday
Availability
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About Home Basics (Tweeddale)
Home Basics is a non-profit organisation that provides furniture and other household items for the disadvantaged in our community Also a recipient of the prestigious Queens Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary groups in the community - Unsung Heroes.
Skills & Experience
Good manners, smart appearance, good with general public. Some IT procedures involved. No specific skills or experience are required, but any experience sales, retail or working in a charity shop would be useful.
Travel Details
The Home Basics shop is located in Unit 2 Annfield Mill, Teviot Cresent, Hawick, directly opposite B&M Bargains.
Restrictions
We are unable to provide supervision to young people
Requirements
Induction/Training, Interview, References
Training and Induction Details
Induction will include procedures within the organisation, site familiarity, First Aid/Accident reporting, key contacts, etc. Ongoing training will be provided where necessary.. Ongoing support will be provided by the Volunteer Development Worker
Work Type
Charity Shops / Retail
Client Group
Homeless / Housing
Expenses Detail
All out-of-pocket expenses can be claimed monthly on production of receipts. Expenses will be reviewed in September 2011.
Accessibility Details
Wheelchair Access
Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
No real minimum, but a regular commitment would be extremely helpful.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age.
Volunteers Required
12
Reference Code
54-1276
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Riverside House
Ladhope Vale
TD1 1BT
Contact: Volunteer Centre Borders
Tel: 0845 602 3921
Email: enquiries@vcborders.org.uk
Website: http://www.vcborders.org....
