Shop Assistant Volunteer

3 weeks ago


United Kingdom IW Volunteer Full time
Shop Assistant Volunteer

Our Cats Protection shops play a key part in raising the funds needed to help thousands of cats and kittens each year.

Our shop assistant volunteers help with all aspects of the day to day running of one of our fantastic shops.

They serve customers, help with stock rotation, create displays - and everything in between

They are part of a passionate retail team that make sure our shops are enjoyable places for customers to visit, leading to repeat custom and vital funds being raised to help our feline friends in need.

What can you expect to be doing?

- Serving customers

- Arranging and replenishing stock

- Helping make changes to the shop layout, pricing and stock rotation

- Sharing your passion for cat welfare

- Promoting the work of the Cats Protection

What are the benefits to you and the cats?

You will develop new skills, expand your knowledge and make a significant contribution to improving the lives of cats and kittens by contributing to the smooth running of a Cats Protection shop and helping raise the funds needed to help cats and kittens in need.

You will also meet new people, make new friends and be part of a dedicated team of volunteers.Support, guidance and keeping you safeAt Cats Protection we believe our volunteers should be happy and confident in their roles.

We provide support and guidance from our National Cat Centre and through our regional and local volunteer groups and teams.

We offer engaging online and face-to-face training, expenses and have policies and processes to help volunteers get the most out of their time with us.

The wellbeing of our people is important and at Cats Protection we are committed to safeguarding children, adults at risk and all those that we come into contact with as part of our activities.

Skills

We’re looking for someone with

  • A friendly and outgoing personality
  • Confidence in handling money
  • Willingness to be part of a team
  • Experience in retail (would be an advantage, but isn’t essential)

Our volunteer shop assistants usually spend 1 to 2 hours per week in this role, which is flexible and can be shared by more than one volunteer if needed.

  • Diversity and equal opportunities policy
  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    Over 18s due to Lone Working
  • Child Protection
  • Complaints Policy
  • Confidentially Policy
  • Ex Offenders
    Depending on offence
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Suitable for Supported Volunteering
  • Suitable for Under 16's
  • Suitable for Under 18's
  • Training provided
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning No No No No No No No

Afternoon No No No No No Yes No

Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

1pm to 3pm Saturday afternoon with the shop opening 1pm to 3pm other days in the week in the future.

Location

Isle of Wight Adoption Centre
122 Marlborough Road
Ryde
Isle of Wight
PO33 1AW

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