Charity Shop Volunteer

4 days ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Shelter Shops (Horsforth) Full time

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**Retail Assistant Volunteer - Shelter Shops (Horsforth)**

Our community shops raise vital funds to tackle the housing emergency - and they’re powered by volunteers Why not join the fight against bad housing and homelessness in your local community?

**Suggested Involvement**:It’s up to you We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.

**Availability**:The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-16:30 and Sunday
10:00-16:00.

**Location**:Shop in Horsforth, LS18 4RJ

**Supervised by**:Community Shop Manager/Assistant Manager

**Why volunteer with Shelter?**
Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We exist to defend the right to a safe home. Because home is everything.
We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.

**What can I do?**
- **Volunteering in the shop**

Our retail volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with.
You might be sorting stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.
- You will not undergo a criminal record check for this role
- **Volunteering in a leadership role**

Our volunteer supervisors help with overseeing the running of our shop and creating a fantastic environment for our customers. You may be involved with coordinating and supporting other volunteers, operating computer systems, and being a key point of contact for the shop.

**Skills and Experiences Required**:
**Induction, Learning and Development**:
To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:

- Welcome you with a Volunteer Handbook
- Provide training, induction, and ongoing support from your Shop Manager to help you feel confident in your role
- Refund any out-of-pocket expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expenses policy

**Benefits of volunteering with Shelter**
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable experience in a retail environment
- Getting involved in your local community and being part of a great team
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
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If you would like to find out more about the volunteering opportunity before applying, why not pop into the shop, or contact the shop manager on
0113 258 3084

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Application question(s):
Have you done this?

Reference ID: Retail Volunteer - Horsforth



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