Retail Warehouse Volunteer

Hospice in the Weald; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Hospice in the Weald as a volunteer in their Retail Department, helping with sorting donations and organizing stock at their East Peckham Warehouse. This flexible role provides essential support to generate funds for the hospice's work, and no prior experience is required.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Experience in retail operations

Opportunity to support a charitable cause

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn on the job.
• No prior experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Sort and organize clothing donations for shops or online sales.
• Prepare stock for events.
• Assist in unloading and reloading vans.

Skills

IT skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our Retail Department, providing support in the Retail Warehouse at East Peckham, Kent.

This is a great opportunity to become a valued member of this busy team, providing vital assistance in the day-to-day operations of the Warehouse. Our sales play a significant role in raising the £8 million needed each year to continue the vital work of the Hospice.

This role would suit someone with good IT skills, strong communication abilities, and a keen eye for detail. The role involves sorting and organizing stock in the Warehouse, preparing items for sale, and supporting the shop and online sales teams. No prior experience is necessary; willingness to learn on the job is welcome.

What will I be doing?

• Sort and organize clothing donations for shops or online sales.
• Test small electrical items with PAT testing.
• Manage Ziffit books, CDs, and DVDs.
• Sort bric-a brac, toys, games, and puzzles for the shops.
• Prepare stock for events.
• Assist in unloading and reloading vans.
• Sort and organize seasonal stock.

When?

Hours are flexible; the Warehouse is open Monday to Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. Ideally, volunteers can commit to a half or full day per week. The location is Unit 8 Archers Park, East Peckham, Kent, TN12 5HP.

What do I do next?

Apply now, and we will contact you to arrange a meeting to discuss this volunteering opportunity in more detail.