Retail Assistant Volunteer – VH200

Big C Charity Shop; Cromer; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused charity shop in Cromer is seeking Volunteer Retail Assistants to enhance sales and assist in various shop duties. You'll process transactions, manage stock, and contribute to displays. Ideal candidates should possess strong customer service skills and be detail-oriented. The role supports the charity's mission to help cancer patients in the local area. Flexible hours available.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist customers with inquiries and transactions.
• Willingness to work in a team environment.
• Attention to detail when handling stock and pricing.

Responsibilities

• Process sales transactions through the till.
• Handle stock rotation and pricing.
• Assist with shop floor tidying and displays.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Volunteer Retail Assistants to join our Big C shop in Cromer to help with promoting and maximise sales by working within our stockroom and/or on our shop floor. Roles may include:

• Processing sales transactions through the till
• Stock rotation
• Pricing stock
• Tidying the shop floor and stock room
• Assisting with customer’s enquiries
• Assisting, when necessary, with shop window displays
• Sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
• Hanging and steaming garments
• Recruitment Process – Application form, informal interview and two satisfactory references.

Time commitment

Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm. Monday to Sunday. We are happy to consider any availability you may have within our opening hours.

About the organisation

There are an estimated 2.5 million people living with cancer in the UK. Roughly 400,000 people are told the news that they have cancer each year, and over 8000 per year in Norfolk and Waveney alone. Since 1980 Big C has been dedicated to the fight against cancer and today, we help thousands of people affected by cancer across our county, while working with key partners in research and healthcare to improve future outcomes.

Our work focuses on four key areas – supporting people affected by cancer, funding world-class local research into cancer, providing vital medical equipment and facilities in the county’s main acute hospital Trusts, providing interventional and presentational education programmes for the general public and healthcare professionals.

How to apply

If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –

E: [e-mail]
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.