General Shop Volunteer

3 weeks ago


London, United Kingdom Anglia Ruskin Students' Union Full time

Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and our income??? You might like our shop volunteer role Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.

You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering.

Your role may include:

sorting and organising goods for sale

helping to display stock and window dressing

tidying and cleaning the shop

welcoming and supporting customers

using the till and taking payments

steaming clothes so they look better for customers

pricing and tagging new donations

Contact the local shop and speak to the manager to discuss any reasonable adjustments you feel would help you volunteer more effectively. 

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.? 

A DBS check is not required.

About the organisation

Scope is a disability equality charity in England and Wales which is focused on providing practical information and emotional support for the people who need it.

33 Burleigh Street, Cambridge, CB1 1DG. A three minute walk from Anglia Ruskin University.

Can students travel to the opportunity via public transport?

Yes

What attributes would your ideal volunteer have?

We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equalityWe particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission.

What skills would the volunteer gain?

Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail, want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people, or are interested in our training and development.

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