Charity Shop Volunteers Needed

1 day ago

Lewes, United Kingdom Age UK East Sussex Full time

**CHARITY SHOP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED in LEWES - (STOCK PREPARATION)**

**We are currently looking for volunteers to help in our stock room sorting donations all day Friday, Saturday and Sundays. Please get in touch if you would like to become part of our amazing Volunteer Team**

VOLUNTEER ROLE DESCRIPTION

**PURPOSE**

To assist the Shop Manger in the running of an Age UK East Sussex Charity Shop with a focus on sorting and preparing donated goods

**ROLE OF THE VOLUNTEER**
- Greet and assist customers in a polite and friendly manner
- Receive donations and complete Gift Aid paperwork
- Sort donations for resale, recycling or rubbish
- Label and price goods, referring to the internet for specific price guides if required
- Steam and hang clothing
- Replenish and display stock in the shop throughout the day
- Assist in keeping the shop clean and tidy following the cleaning rota
- Undertake other tasks as required by the Shop Manager

**SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES NEEDED**
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- IT and internet skills
- Tidy and organised
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Trustworthy and reliable
- Specialist in an area, i.e. fashion, books etc - desired but not essential

**AS A VOLUNTEER WE WOULD ASK YOU TO**
- Support the Mission and Vision of Age UK East Sussex by helping us to ensure that our county is a place where people in later life flourish
- Be available to volunteer for at least one regular shift each week. This could be a morning, afternoon or whole day. Depending on the store we open Monday - Sunday.
- Adhere to Age UK East Sussex confidentiality and equal opportunities policies maintaining discretion and confidentiality at all times
- Be reliable and conscientious
- Attend all training and information days, group meetings and supervision
- Exercise patience and understanding when dealing with customers

**AS A VOLUNTEER WE WILL OFFER YOU**
- An induction and ongoing training with support sessions if required
- Reimbursement of out of pocket travelling expenses
- Full recognition of the time, energy and skills volunteers freely give - for example long service and merit awards
- The opportunity to be part of a friendly team
- Respect for volunteer’s limitations, both in time and emotional involvement
- The opportunity to meet other volunteers and attend occasional social events
- The opportunity to be involved in the planning and development of Age UK East Sussex
- Appropriate insurance cover - to protect you whilst you are acting on behalf of Age UK East Sussex
- The opportunity to enhance your skills in a retail environment.

**We place great value on our volunteers - who bring so much to the organisation. Their time, energy and commitment are recognised and greatly appreciated.**

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Pay: £0.01 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 4 per week

Work Location: In person

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