Volunteer Retail Assistant – Stock Sorter (Norton)

Stockton Volunteers; Redcar; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Volunteer Stock Sorter and make a meaningful impact in your community! This role involves preparing donated clothing items for sale, ensuring they are presented beautifully, and keeping the stock room organized. You'll have the chance to develop your skills while contributing to a good cause. With flexible time commitments and a supportive environment, this is a perfect opportunity for those looking to give back and gain valuable experience. Whether you can spare two hours a week or more, your enthusiasm and attention to detail will help us make a difference!

Benefits

20% discount on shop purchases

Training and personal development opportunities

Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses

Provided lunch for volunteering over 5 hours

Access to discounts with other retailers

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic individuals from 14 years old can apply.
• No DBS check required, making it accessible for many.

Responsibilities

• Prepare donated items for sale and ensure they look their best.
• Organize the stock room and assist with pricing donations.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

No formal education required

Tools

Clothes Steamer

Job description

Are you passionate about making a difference behind the scenes? Do you thrive in an organized environment and enjoy working with clothing items? If so, we want you to join our team as a Volunteer Stock Sorter!

Accountability: Deputy Head of Retail and Head of Retail

Location: Various across Teesside – Acklam, Coulby Newham, Great Ayton, Guisborough, Ingleby Barwick, Linthorpe, Marske, Norton (opening soon), Redcar, Saltburn, Skelton, Stokesley, Thornaby, and Yarm

Time Commitment: Our shops are generally open from 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Time commitment and availability can be discussed and agreed with the Shop Manager. Where possible, we ask that all volunteers commit to a minimum of two hours per week.

DBS Check needed? No

Age Requirements: From 14 years old plus

Tasks:

1. Preparing donated items for sale
2. Using a clothes steamer to ensure clothes look their best
3. Attaching labels and tags to donated items for easy browsing by customers
4. Pricing of donations
5. Identifying unsaleable donations for recycling
6. Keeping the stock room organised and tidy

Benefits:

1. 20% discount on purchases made at our shop
2. Opportunities for training and personal development
3. Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
4. Provided lunch if you volunteer for more than 5 hours per day
5. Access to discounts with other retailers and companies

If you’re enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a good cause, we want to hear from you! Join our friendly team and be a part of something meaningful.

Teesside Hospice is committed to eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.

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