Shop Volunteer - Norwich

Mencap; East Devon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Mencap is seeking Shop Volunteers in Norwich to support people with learning disabilities. This flexible role involves customer service, sorting donations, and creative displays, providing an opportunity to gain experience and contribute to the community while meeting new people.

Benefits

Make new friends

Training and support

Out-of-pocket expenses

Opportunity to give back to the community

Qualifications

• Willing to volunteer within guidelines.
• Accepting of others who might be different.

Responsibilities

• Serving customers on the till.
• Sorting donations from the public.
• Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor.
• Dressing the window displays.

Skills

Friendly and Approachable

Reliable

Good Communicator

Kind and Patient

Job description

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Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us?

Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people.

This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, our stores are usually open 7 days a week. Wed appreciate any time that you can spare.

Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager.

Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include:

• Serving customers on the till
• Taking stock donations from the public
• Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor
• Dressing the window displays
• Asking people to join us as a volunteer
  
  

As a Retail Volunteer You Will Be

• Friendly and Approachable
• Reliable, Kind and Patient
• A good communicator (including listener)
• Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
  
  

Job ID: 34069

Benefits

As a Mencap volunteer you will:

• Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability
• Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
• Receive full Training and support
• Volunteer alongside other people
• Have a chance to give back your local community
  
  

About Mencap

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

Click to apply Shop Volunteer (Norwich) | Mencap Volunteering

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please dont hesitate to get in touch with us:

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