Volunteer Retail Assistant

DeedMob B.V; Hertford; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 16,531; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Job satisfaction

Fun and enthusiastic team

Full training and support

Job summary

DeedMob B.V in Hertford is seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team at Willow, a charity focused on creating special memories for seriously ill young adults aged 16-40. This role involves designing eye-catching window displays and maintaining the shop floor to enhance customer experiences.

The ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a passion for fashion. They should enjoy working both independently and as part of a team while committing to at least 2 hours per week.

Full training and support will be provided to ensure a rewarding experience.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and ability to make customers feel welcome.
• Attention to detail in visual merchandising.
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Designing window displays and visual merchandise.
• Maintaining store appearance and product attractiveness.
• Preparing stock for the shop floor.
• Delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Handling cash transactions.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Passion for fashion

Teamwork

Job description

By delighting our customers, you will give thousands of families across the country a reason to smile.

At Willow, we believe that all seriously ill young adults should have a day, break, experience or treat, to remember with the people they love. By delighting our retail customers, you will give thousands of families across the UK a reason to smile.

What’s involved?

• Designing window displays and visual merchandise in the store that turns heads and hearts – and opens wallets
• Keeping the shop floor looking good – and the products attractive
• Sorting and preparing stock, ready for the shop floor
• Helping customers have such a great experience in store, they keep coming back
• Handling life‑changing cash on the tills

How long and how often?

• We are ideally looking for an ongoing commitment of a minimum of 2 hours a week and on regular days of the week if possible.
• Our shop hours are Monday‑Saturday (and occasional Sundays), 9am–5pm but we can be flexible around your availability with whichever days and hours you can do.

Do any of these sound like you?

• You love communication and making people feel welcome
• You have an eye for detail
• You have a passion for fashion
• You work well in a team and independently

What can you expect from us?

• Job satisfaction knowing that your input creates special memories for seriously ill 16–40‑year‑olds across the UK.
• Being part of a fun and enthusiastic team.
• Full training and support in all aspects of the role.

Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. Since 1999 Willow has fulfilled more than 21,500 Special Days for young adults living with life‑threatening conditions such as cancer, motor neurone disease, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy and Huntington’s disease.