Join us at Shaw Trust Furndown as a Lead Retail Volunteer and help us raise vital funds to support communities across the UK. As a not-for-profit charity, all our proceeds go towards helping people around the UK.
This is a great opportunity to build or develop your leadership skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You'll be supporting the shop manager to keep things running smoothly, helping fellow volunteers stay confident and productive, and making sure our customers and supporters receive a warm welcome.
There's lots to do in our shops – from opening or closing the shop, handling the till and banking, to sorting donations and creating eye-catching displays. You'll also play a key role in supporting and encouraging other volunteers, helping them learn new skills and feel part of the team.
As this is a position of responsibility and our shops welcome young and vulnerable people, we will need to carry out an Enhanced DBS check as part of our duty of care to everyone on site. This won't cost you a penny and we will help you through this.
What's in it for you
Gaining experience as a Supervisor can really boost your confidence and improve your CV, helping you take the next step in your career. It's also a great way to really make a difference for our cause.
You will meet people, learn new skills, and put your time to good use.
We'll do our best to be flexible around your commitments, and we usually cover some lunch and travel expenses.
What we're asking for
We are looking for someone who is responsible and happy to take initiative. If you're calm under pressure, enjoy helping people, and are keen to learn, then we would love to hear from you. Basic retail, IT and numeracy skills would be helpful, and we'll provide all the training and support you need.
The main thing we are looking for is that you are happy to be part of a team and have a helpful attitude. The ability to offer around 4 hours of help a week would be preferable, though we can be flexible. As this is a senior volunteering position, we are looking for people 18 and over.
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Shaw Trust Ferndown, Penny's Walk, Ferndown BH22 9TH
Join Shaw Trust
Shaw Trust is a national charity helping people achieve their potential, find meaningful employment, and boost their wellbeing. From Glasgow to Glastonbury, our 32 shops raise over £1,000,000 annually to help us support 300,000 people.
We know everyone has something to offer. With over 350 volunteers in our shops, you can be part of a committed and caring team, giving time to improve communities across the UK.
Shaw Trust Registered Charity No. England & Wales: Scotland: SC039856.
Job Type: Volunteer
Location:
* Ferndown BH22 9TH (preferred)
Work Location: In person