Shop Volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Key tasks:

Provide excellent customer service to everyone who visits the shop or community sales

Take payments and give change to customers

Sort, prepare and price good quality donations for re-sale

Assist with merchandising and displays

Assist with keeping the shop tidy and clean

Why You'll Love It: 

Retail experience

Meeting new people and being part of a team

Add value to your local community

Learn new transferable skills & improve your CV

What You'll Learn: 

Customer service

 Cash handling

 Visual display

 Sorting and pricing

 Health and safety

What We're Looking For: 

Organised

Enthusiasm

Flexible

 Great people skills, approachable and friendly

 Reliable, punctual and committed

 Honest and responsible

 Ability to commit to regular days and times

Summary
Volunteering
Volunteer
Health
Older People
Hackney
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Commercial awareness
Creative problem-solving
Organisation
Using professional behaviours
Skills you should possess: 
Sales
Novice
Languages you should know: 
English
Native or bilingual
Relevant interests: 
Charity / Nonprofit
Fundraising
Retail
Requirements: 
DBS check
Over 18 years old

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