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***Shop Volunteer - 15 shops to choose from including Ilford, Barking and Loughton****

Saint Francis Hospice

We are in need of volunteers for our 15 charity shops which are busy, bustling and rewarding places to volunteer. You will be busy with the excitement of rummaging through a huge variety of amazing donations, greeting customers or getting creative with window dressing.

Our main priority sites are:

  • Barking
  • Brentwood
  • Hornchurch
  • Ilford
  • Loughton

Chingford - this is a new store openingĀ 

Main tasks and responsibilities

  • Assist in the receipt of donated goods, thanking donors, sorting, pricing, daily replenishment of stock on the shop floor and displaying goods to encourage sales
  • Use of the shop till, cash and card transactions
  • Assist the Team Leader and/or Sales Assistant, along with the other volunteers on duty, with the daily tasks and the efficient running the shop
  • Ensure the shop is clean and tidy
  • Provide assistance to customers when requested
  • Provide a high level of customer service and satisfaction at all times
  • Comply with Health & Safety/Fire regulations explained by the Team Leader, Sales Assistant or other relevant Hospice staff.


What skills do I need?

Skills, attributes, experience and qualifications

  • Do you have great communication skills?
  • Are you able to carry out tasks within a team or on your own?
  • Are you good at timekeeping and can you stick to deadlines?
  • Are you great at making new people feel welcome?
  • Do you have experience working in retail, or are you excited by an opportunity to gain experience in a shop?
  • Need to be 18+

Then we are looking for you!


When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
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
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  • Retail/Sales
  • Application Process
  • Interviews
  • Online Application
  • References
  • Support provided
  • Induction provided
  • Volunteer Handbook available
  • Volunteer will have named supervisor
  • Written role description
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Travel/mileage
  • Organisation Policies
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Safeguarding policy
  • Conflict Resolution policy/procedure for volunteers
  • Data Protection Policy
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Volunteer Policy
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