Overview
Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us in. From sorting stock and preparing donated items for sale to providing excellent customer service to our donors and customers, we have something to suit most people’s interests. Our shop is a great place to learn new skills and share existing ones. We are currently looking for General Assistant volunteers to help in our shop.
Activities include helping behind the scenes in sorting and preparing donated stock and helping prepare attractive displays on the shop floor, and many more. If you have a few hours a week you can spare on a regular basis, this may be the opportunity for you!
Responsibilities
* Checking the quality of items donated and preparing for sale or for recycling
* Ironing, cleaning, labelling and pricing items ready for sale
* Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
* General activities around the shop
* Creating exciting window displays
* Sorting donations for selling in the shop
* Meeting new people
Qualifications and Training
* No experience is needed. Full training will be provided.
* There is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.
Volunteer Availability
A few hours during the week or weekend, as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours; we ask that you agree on hours you are confident you can attend and let us know if these hours may change.
Diversity and Inclusion
Diversity is celebrated. We want you to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We aim to create an inclusive environment and promote the power of kindness. As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If upfront costs are difficult, speak to your volunteering manager about alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.
Health and Safety
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will discuss any adjustments you may need. Some locations may not be able to host 15–17 year olds. Please contact us to find a suitable volunteering opportunity.
How to Apply and Contact
If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk.
Why We Want You
No two days in our shops are ever the same. From exciting donations to wonderful customers, our shops are ever changing. But one thing that never changes is that we need volunteers to help spread the power of kindness.
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