Overview
There are various volunteering opportunities available within North Ayrshire. Please browse the selection below to find a suitable volunteering opportunity in your local area.
Woodland View is the state-of-the-art mental health and community facility at Ayrshire Central Hospital in Irvine which opened in 2016. Our shop aims to provide a friendly, helpful service for all visitors, staff and service users. We are appealing for volunteers to work alongside staff in the brand new retail shop. You will be fully supported and will receive training for your new roles. Just a few hours of your time a week can make a huge difference to the lives of our patients, visitors and staff and make a positive contribution to your local community.
Responsibilities
* Greet customers pleasantly.
* Assist customers in completing their purchase.
* Operate till to take payment.
* Replenish shelves/cabinets with merchandise as required.
* Rotate stock, always ensuring oldest date is at the front.
* Alert supervisor/manager to stock close to sell-by date.
* Assist in storing newly delivered stock.
Volunteer requirements
* Be smart and presentable, always wearing the identification badge provided.
* Be enthusiastic about the aims and work of Woodland View and Ayrshire Central as a whole.
* Be confident in undertaking required tasks and dealing with all customers.
* Be reliable and able to volunteer on a regular basis.
* Maintain patient and colleague confidentiality at all times.
Experience required
Some previous retail experience would be helpful, but is not essential.
Location
Retail Unit, Ayrshire Central Hospital, Kilwinning Road, Irvine KA12 8SS. Accessible by public transport (bus stops nearby) and car parking facilities are available.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 18. Must be 18 or over.
Availability
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun; Times: Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
Frequency & commitment
Weekly – shifts by arrangement with the volunteer co-ordinator/shop manager.
Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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