General Shop Volunteer

What You'll Do: 

Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society.  

As a shop volunteer, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families. 

 

Your role may include:  

  • sorting and organising goods for sale  
  • helping to display stock and window dressing  
  • tidying and cleaning the shop  
  • welcoming and supporting customers  
  • using the till and taking payments  
  • steaming clothes so they look better for customers  
  • pricing and tagging new donations  
Why You'll Love It: 

You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, generating income and raising awareness of our work in your local community. You will receive all training and support you need to get involved and enjoy your time volunteering.  

 

Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!

What You'll Learn: 
  • teamwork
  • customer service
  • till operation
  • organisation
  • retail skills
  • communication
  • stock preparation and management
  • health and safety
  • valuable experience for your cv
  • experience of a large, national disability charity
What We're Looking For: 

We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!  

  

Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop!   

  

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.   

Summary
Volunteering
Other
Disability
London-wide
0 Weeks Minimum
0 Hours / Week
Skills you will develop: 
Creative problem-solving
Teamwork
Communicating
Emotional intelligence
Relevant interests: 
Retail

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