Job description: charity shop assistant

VOLUNTEER LOCATION: ‘ADS’s Charity shop in High Street Maidenhead

TO APPLY EMAIL: dee.allgood@adscharity.com

VOLUNTEER ROLE:   Charity Shop Assistant

We are looking for volunteers to help in our very busy shop.

MAIN TASKS: 

Duties include;

• Helping customers with their purchases 

• Encouraging donators to complete Gift aid forms

• Taking cash and card payments and Issuing refunds         

• Use the shop till to record sales                              

• Keeping the retail area tidy                        

• Steaming donated clothing                        

• Labelling items and merchandising

We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, local independent community charity and therefore we try to make our shop as accessible as possible. If you think you are a caring and easygoing individual and want to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

REQUIRED SKILLS, QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE:

We require the shop volunteers to be enthusiastic, polite and approachable with good communication skills, attention to detail, aware of surroundings and self-motivation.  Retail experience is preferred but not necessary. The volunteer will need to work as part of a team of volunteers and staff.

DAYS & TIME REQUIRED:

Flexible but likely to be a day a week or two half days per week.

TRAINING & SUPPORT PROVIDED: 

Training, support and guidance will be given to you by staff and other experienced volunteers during the role. All volunteers will require DBS, which ‘ADS’ will organise