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Apply here today: Shop Volunteer (Chesterfield) | Mencap Volunteering
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Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a learning disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us?
Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window, or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life, and it's a great way to get practical experience and meet new people.
This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours. We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon; our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We appreciate any time that you can spare.
While in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager.
Tasks you could get involved in:
* Serving customers on the till
* Taking stock donations from the public
* Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor
* Dressing the window displays
* Asking people to join us as volunteers
As a Retail Volunteer, you will be:
* Friendly and approachable
* Reliable, kind, and patient
* A good communicator (including listening skills)
* Willing to volunteer within guidelines and take direction where necessary
* Accepting of others who might be different from yourself
Job ID: 34081
Benefits
As a Mencap volunteer, you will:
* Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability
* Receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy (e.g., travel)
* Get full training and support
* Volunteer alongside other people
* Have a chance to give back to your local community
About Mencap
Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice, change laws, and directly support thousands of people to live as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, while developing your skills, meeting new people, and joining a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
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