Volunteer Shop Assistant

7 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Cats Protection Full time

We are currently looking for Shop Assistant volunteers for our **Cats Protection Shop in Didsbury village, M20.**

Cats Protection is the UK’s leading feline welfare charity and our vision is a world where every cat is treated with kindness and an understanding of its needs. Cats are at the centre of everything we do and our objectives are: homing, neutering and educating people about cats and their care. We help thousands of cats across the UK each year thanks to our network of dedicated volunteers, staff and supporters.

**Volunteer Shop Assistant**

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 customersArranging and replenishing stockHelping make changes to the shop layout, pricing and stock rotationUsing our EPOS Till Tablet systemSharing your passion for cat welfarePromoting 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.

**We’re looking for someone with**
- A friendly and outgoing personality
- Confidence in handling money
- Good communication skills
- Willingness to be part of a team
- Experience in retail (would be an advantage, but isn’t essential)

**Support, guidance and keeping you safe**

At 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.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

COVID-19 considerations:
All surfaces are sanitised regularly and PPE is provided.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Work Location: In person

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