Retail Volunteer - South Bridge

Marie Curie; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a charity shop in Edinburgh, where your volunteer efforts will directly support terminally ill patients and their families. This role offers a chance to develop valuable skills in retail and customer service while making a meaningful impact in the community. Enjoy flexible hours and be part of a friendly team committed to making a difference. Your contributions will help ensure high-quality items are available at affordable prices, making a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Benefits

Skill Development

Flexible Hours

Friendly Team

Community Impact

Qualifications

• Engage with shoppers and provide excellent customer service.
• Handle transactions and assist customers with purchases.

Responsibilities

• Dive into donations to uncover hidden gems and high-quality brands.
• Maintain a clean and tidy shop for a pleasant shopping experience.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Retail Skills

Job description

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Job Description

Join Our Team at the Marie Curie Store in Southbridge Edinburgh!

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Our Marie Curie charity shop in Southbridge Edinburgh is looking for enthusiastic volunteers aged 18 and over to join our vibrant team. By donating your time, you'll help us raise crucial funds that support our nurses in providing care to terminally ill people and their families.

Why Volunteer with Us?

Our charity shops thrive on the generosity of the public, who donate a wide variety of items, from clothes and homeware to books, CDs, and DVDs. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring we offer high-quality items at affordable prices, making a real difference in the lives of those we support.

What You'll Do:

• Treasure Hunting: Dive into donations to uncover hidden gems and high-quality brands.
• Preparation: Check, hang, steam, size, and price items to get them ready for sale.
• Customer Service: Engage with shoppers on the shop floor, providing excellent service and creating a welcoming atmosphere.
• Till Operation: Handle transactions and assist customers with their purchases.
• Housekeeping: Help maintain a clean and tidy shop, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience for everyone.

What We Offer:

• A Friendly Team: Join a supportive and passionate group of volunteers who share your commitment to making a difference.
• Skill Development: Gain valuable retail and customer service experience that can enhance your CV.
• Flexible Hours: Volunteer at times that suit your schedule, whether you can give a few hours a week or more.
• Make a Difference: Know that your efforts are directly helping to provide essential care and support to those in need.

How to Get Involved:

For more information or if you have any questions about this volunteer role, please contact us at [e-mail]. We can't wait to welcome you to our team and work together to support a cause that truly matter.

About Us

Every day of your life matters - from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.