Job Description

CHARITY SHOP ASSISTANTS - STOCK SORTING & FURNITURE VOLUNTEER STORE ASSISTANTS NEEDED - EASTBOURNE

We currently need volunteers for Monday & Wednesday Mornings.

Please get in touch if you would like to become part of our amazing Volunteer Team!

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTIONS:

Stock Sorting Assistant:

We get lots of donations so you will be rolling up your sleeves in the back room where you will be receiving, sorting, and pricing donations, predominantly Bric-a-Brac, Books and Clothes, it's always exciting when one of our volunteers spots a real gem.

Furniture Store Assistant:

The role will also include assisting with moving furniture around the store, assembling & dismantling beds, and other flat packed furniture, and getting to express your creative side, by making attractive room displays.

ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER

Greet and assist customers in a polite and friendly manner

Receive donations and complete Gift Aid paperwork

Sort donations for resale, recycling or rubbish

Label and price goods, referring to the internet for specific price guides if

required

Steam and hang clothing

Replenish and display stock in the shop throughout the day

Assist in keeping the shop clean and tidy following the cleaning rota

Help move furniture within the store

Assist with the Assembly & Dismantling of beds and other flat packed furniture.

Undertake other tasks as required by the Shop Manager

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

IT and internet skills

Tidy and organised

Enjoys working as part of a team

Trustworthy and reliable

Physically fit, enough to be able to lift furniture

AS A VOLUNTEER WE WOULD ASK YOU TO

Support the Mission and Vision of Age UK East Sussex by helping us to ensure that our county is a place where people in later life flourish

Be available to volunteer for at least one regular shift each week. This could be a morning, afternoon or whole day. Depending on the store we open Monday - Sunday.

Adhere to Age UK East Sussex confidentiality and equal opportunities policies maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times

Be reliable and conscientious

Attend all training and information days, group meetings and supervision

Exercise patience and understanding when dealing with customers

AS A VOLUNTEER WE WILL OFFER YOU

An induction and ongoing training with support sessions if required

Reimbursement of out of pocket travelling expenses

Full recognition of the time, energy and skills volunteers freely give - for example long service and merit awards

The opportunity to be part of a friendly team

Respect for volunteer's limitations, both in time and emotional involvement

The opportunity to meet other volunteers and attend occasional social events

The opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of Age UK East Sussex

Appropriate insurance cover - to protect you whilst you are acting on behalf of Age UK East Sussex

The opportunity to enhance your skills in a retail environment.

We place great value on our volunteers - who bring so much to the organisation. Their time, energy and commitment are recognised and greatly appreciated.

Job Type: Volunteer

Pay: 0.01 per hour

Work Location: In person