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Shop Assistant & Donation Sorters (East Wittering)

St Wilfrid's Hospice

As a member of the retail team, you’ll be helping us encourage the local community to provide care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse, recycle and upcycle!

At our shop, you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the day-to-day running of the store including, but not limited to:

  • Meeting and welcoming our donors and customers
  • Sorting and pricing
  • Stock replenishment
  • General customer service Shop floor work
  • Processing sales (till work)

What is in it for you? In return for your time and enthusiasm you will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive team that values the contribution of volunteers, gain new skills and experience, see the wonderful treasures that are donated to us, and most importantly contribute vital funds towards providing care at St Wilfrid’s Hospice for people in your local community.

What skills do I need?

We are looking for individuals to:

  • Have a welcoming smile, cheerful disposition with good interpersonal skills
  • Be reliable and dependable
  • Have a good level of fitness in order to volunteer in the shop for 3-4 hours,
  • Be confident to deal with a wide range of people, from customers to staff and other volunteers
  • Be flexible as you may be asked to help out with new tasks occasionally 
  • Volunteer as part of a team 
  • You may be required to volunteer unsupervised on occasions
  • Comply with all applicable policies and procedures of the Hospice

Some previous retail experience and/or customer service would be desirable, but not essential.

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

How much time does the role take up? How often you volunteer is flexible but can also be a regular morning or afternoon, we are specifically looking for help on Friday mornings and weekends.

Where does this role take place?

23 Shore Road
East Wittering
West Sussex
PO20 8DY

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • No specific interest
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Fundraising and Finance
  • Retail
  • Details
  • DBS check required
  • Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Is it fully accessible
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • Suitable for Under 18's
    18's and over
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • References

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