Shop Assistant - DofE Silver Award (Hungerford)

The Blue Cross; Hungerford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking charity as a Shop Assistant and make a difference in your community! This volunteering role offers a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience while supporting a noble cause. As part of a dedicated team, you will engage with customers, assist in sorting donations, and ensure that all items are displayed in top condition. You'll learn essential skills in customer service and teamwork, all while helping pets in need. This role is perfect for those looking to fulfill their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award and contribute positively to their local area. Embrace the chance to grow, connect, and make an impact!

Benefits

Training provided

Community involvement

Skill development

Meet new people

Qualifications

• Interest in charity work and enthusiasm for fundraising.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assist them in the shop.
• Sort and quality check donated items before sale.
• Replenish stock and maintain housekeeping in the stock room.

Skills

Teamwork

Customer Service

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Job description

Looking for a great place to complete your Duke of Edinburgh volunteering? Join our team of amazing volunteers where you’ll learn about the day-to-day running of a charity shop and get stuck into a variety of tasks such as sorting donations, helping in the stock room, and on the shop floor.

You’ll be well supported and will gain a variety of experience to add to your CV. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. Just click on ‘Apply’ and fill in your details!

Volunteer Role

Shop Assistant - DofE Silver Award

Volunteer Manager

Shop Manager

Where You Will Be Based

Shop

Why We Want You

Our shops play a key role in our work and all profits go to helping more pets in need. By volunteering, your contribution has an impact far into the future. If you complete your Duke of Edinburgh volunteering with us, you will be helping our team with the day-to-day running of our shops. Last year, our shops raised millions – we couldn’t do this without our amazing volunteers!

What You Will Be Doing

• Greeting customers and assisting them
• Sorting our donated items to quality check them before they go on sale
• Ensuring all our donated goods are in top condition
• Helping to price items ready to go on display
• Housekeeping in the stock room
• Replenishing stock on the shop floor

The Skills You Need

• An interest in the shop and an enthusiasm for raising money through its work
• The ability to work as part of a team and get along with other volunteers in the shop
• High standards to ensure all the items we display for sale are top quality
• A willingness to help with a range of tasks in the shop and to undertake tasks as requested

What's in It for You

• You’ll gain a variety of experience for your CV
• You’ll learn new skills such as customer service, communication, and teamwork
• You’ll meet new people and get involved with your local community
• We’ll provide you with all the training you need, including our GUEST customer service training
• You’ll be helping more pets in need

Disclaimer

This volunteering role is for a fixed term of 6 months for individuals completing their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. You’ll need to ensure you complete the required number of hours to have your award signed off. The minimum age for this role is 15 years old. Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organizational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.