Tuck Shop Volunteer

Creative Support Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Support Ltd is seeking a dedicated volunteer to assist in running their tuck shop at The Laurels Residential Home. This role involves engaging with residents, promoting products, and ensuring smooth operations of the shop. Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support while contributing to the welfare of the residents.

Benefits

Training provided

Access to a volunteer supervisor

Monthly newsletter

Participation in online support group

Qualifications

• Ability to engage with residents.
• Organizational skills to set up and manage stock.
• Good communication skills for promoting items.

Responsibilities

• Set up the shop by arranging items attractively.
• Promote items to residents and handle transactions.
• Conduct stock checks and assist with replenishing items.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Customer Service

Job description

The Laurels is a Residential Home with access to two communal lounges. We are seeking a volunteer to assist twice a week in running our tuck shop.

In this role, you will be joined by one of our residents to set up the tuck shop and arrange items attractively to promote our products. You will decide on stock items, including toiletries, sweets, nightwear, etc., and assist residents by helping them find items or suggesting alternatives.

Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to help promote the tuck shop by creating and displaying posters, engaging with residents about available products, and contributing to the service newsletter.

As a volunteer with Creative Support, you will receive training, have access to a volunteer supervisor, undergo an induction, receive a monthly newsletter, and join an online support group via Zoom.

The main responsibilities include:

1. Setting up the shop with our resident by arranging items for sale.
2. Promoting items to residents.
3. Handling cash and card payments accurately.
4. Ensuring stock is in date and conducting stock checks.
5. Providing staff with information on items that need replenishing.