Tuck Shop Assistant Volunteer

Volunteer Lethbridge; Lethbridge; On-site; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer experience

Community engagement

Job summary

A local care facility is seeking a Tuck Shop Assistant Volunteer to assist in managing the Tuck Shop every Friday. Key responsibilities include pricing and stocking items, assisting customers with purchases, and ensuring attractive product displays. The role is perfect for individuals who enjoy engaging with seniors and have skills in customer service and time management. Join us in providing a fulfilling experience for residents while gaining valuable volunteer experience.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist customers in making purchases and providing change.
• Skills in pricing and stocking items appropriately.
• Experience in administrative tasks is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pricing and stocking items for Tuck Shop.
• Help customers with purchases and provide product information.
• Ensure products are attractively displayed and stocked.

Skills

Customer service

Time Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Populations Served

• Seniors
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Opportunity last updated: February 26th

Tuck Shop Assistant Volunteer

• Suitable for Seniors

Tuck Shop is our in-facility “store” where snacks, candy, personal care items, crafts etc., are sold every Friday.

• Assist Volunteer Coordinator with pricing, stocking items, and setting up Tuck Shop Fridays 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• Assist customers in making a purchase and taking money and giving change or by discussing various Tuck Shop products with them.
• Ensure that the products that are sold in the Tuck Shop are displayed in an attractive manner.
• Advise the Volunteer Coordinator of the need to re-order products, rotation stock to ensure quality for residents, ensure shelves are re-stocked as needed.

Administrative & Office Work , Behind the Scenes , Financial

Application Type

Advanced

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