Volunteer Retail Assistant, ALDER HEY CHILDRENS CHARITY

Guardian Jobs; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at Alder Hey Children’s Charity, where you will play a vital role in the operational running of our Charity Shops. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to engage with customers, sort donations, and support the retail team in creating inviting displays. As you develop your confidence and skills, you will enhance your CV while making a meaningful contribution to the community. If you are passionate about helping others and enjoy working in a dynamic environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and retail environments.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and members of the local community.
• Sort donations and maintain a tidy shop environment.
• Support the retail team during events and create displays.

Skills

Customer Service

Retail Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Job description

To support Alder Hey Children’s Charity with the operational running of our Charity Shops including serving customers, welcoming donors and supporters, and preparing donations for sale. An opportunity to become part of the Alder Hey community and build relationships as well as a chance to harness the skills you have and develop new ones. Great opportunity to develop your confidence and enhance your CV.

Key Activities:

• Working throughout the shop, greeting customers and members of the local community

• Sorting donations to ensure suitable items are sold on the shop floor

• Working on the till; taking payments and handling any queries

• Supporting the retail team to create window displays

• Sorting, hanging, ticketing and sizing donated clothing for sale in the shop

• Support the retail team in maintaining a tidy and clean shop

• Support the retail team during specific events, including our Matalan Pyjama Campaign