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Retail Assistants Ilford - Saint Francis Hospice

Saint Francis Hospice

About the role

The role is based in Ilford in our retail shop to help raise money by selling clothes and homewares for our charity, which helps to support patients with life limiting illnesses and support families and friends in their grief which is given for free. To do this we need to be able to raise as much money as possible to give this service.

The main purpose of this role is to raise funds for our charity so we can support patients with life limiting illnesses and support families and friends in their grief free of charge.

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Sorting through donations
  • Putting stock out
  • Sorting through bric a brac
  • Vacuuming and tidying the shop floor
  • Hanging clothes
  • Picking clothes off the floor and rehanging them, making sure the shop is always neat and tidy 
  • Cashiers use our computerised till completing cash and card transactions
  • Making a cup of tea but most importantly be part of a team and have a laugh.

Benefits to volunteer

  • A chance to update your CV with how you are helping your local community by raising funds for terminally ill people for a local charity that works across five boroughs, Redbridge being one of them
  • The opportunity to meet and make new friends
  • The opportunity to socialise
  • A detailed reference once you have volunteered with us for 3 months or longer.

What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, qualifications and experience

  • A friendly and approachable disposition
  • No qualifications required just a can do attitude or willing to learn.



When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

Open 9-5pm, two shifts 9-1pm or 1-5pm Regular commitment

Where does this role take place?

127 High Rd,
Ilford
IG1 1DE

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Register your interest

We limit the number of roles you can initially express an interest in to 3 opportunities. Please only register an interest in 3 roles maximum.

  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Health and Social Care
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Retail/Sales
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • References
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Travel/mileage
  • Other Information
  • Accessibility - additional information
  • Are there any age limits?
    18+
  • DBS checks - additional information
  • Recruitment Process - additional information
    Application form and code of conduct, informal meeting with the Store Manager. Two references are required, these could be from a friend or neighbour.

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