Volunteer Shop Assistants

2 weeks ago


West Midlands, United Kingdom David's Cave 2 Full time

We are not-for-profit Volunteer-run Social Enterprises, raising money for lots of Charities and Good Causes. As NO-ONE in our organisations is paid a larger proportion of our income goes to Charities & good causes locally than via most charity shops.

We are seeking to fill a range of volunteer vacancies in both shops for a range of duties. All volunteers would be expected to start on the shop floor, cleaning and displaying stock, assisting customers, stock control etc. There are vacancies for volunteers who would like to also (in addition to the above) assist with online sales, social media, admin, testing stock, upcycling/repurposing and more. All the vacancies are voluntary, _**NO-ONE IN OUR ORGANISATIONS GETS PAID**_.

We can offer limited travel expenses, refreshments and discount scheme, for volunteers able to commit 12+ hours(3 or more 4 hour shifts) per week.

Jobcentre Plus users can also ask their advisor about our work experience opportunities.

**Job Types**: Full-time Volunteer, Part-time Volunteer, Temporary(Ie Until I get a job) Volunteer, Contract Volunteer(Fixed term/ From X Date
- til X Date/for a set project) Volunteer, Permanent(retired/disabled and want to join the team) Volunteer.

ALL POSITIONS, (even the managers) are VOLUNTEER/UNPAID. This means more of our income goes to support charities and good causes locally.

**Salary**: £0.01 per year

**IT IS AN UNPAID, VOLUNTARY/WORK EXPERIENCE ROLE, it is exempt from the NMW.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Volunteer, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temporary contract

**Salary**: £0.01 per year

**Benefits**:

- Additional leave
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

COVID-19 considerations:
Covid19 Secure assessment completed. Free PPE available to volunteers

Application question(s):
Licence/Certification:

- UK Car Driving Licence (preferred)



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