Shop Volunteer

Role Requirements 

Brief Overview: 

As a Shop Volunteer your role will be to assist in the day to day running of the shop. 

Role Purpose: 

Providing support to the three members of staff and other volunteers in our shop as well as excellent  customer service to our community. 

Specific Duties: 

● Maintaining a knowledge of our products and recognise customer needs, to be able to suggest recommendations as needed  

● Handling food and packing, including both stocking of shelves and preparation of orders

● Till operation and handling of cash (although this is not a necessary requirement)

● Helping with deliveries including manual handling of heavy loads (not compulsory)

● Assisting in the visual merchandising of the shop  

● Maintaining high levels of cleanliness throughout the shop with daily, weekly and monthly  cleaning tasks   

You Will: 

● Gain significant retail experience & customer service  

● Improve your communication and merchandising skills

● Become part of a unique community project  

● Meet and work with warm and friendly people  

● Achieve a great personal satisfaction by helping people to reduce their plastic intake

● Meet people from all walks of life and make new friends  

What We Offer:

● Support from a member of staff or a Committee Member during your shifts

● 10% discount on all of our products

Skills

Personal Requirements 

● Good communication and customer service skills 

● Friendly approachable demeanour 

● Reliable and punctual 

● Ability to work as part of a team environment and with the general public 

Over 18 years old only