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Retail Volunteer
Organisation Details
Oxfam Manchester Superstore
Sub theme: Asylum Seekers and Refugees, Environment, Health and Wellbeing, Human and Civil Rights, International, LGBT+, Race and Ethnicity
Stellify Award: This opportunity is part of 'Make a Difference'
Organisation Description: Charity shop
Description of role: What you will be doing:
Undertaking shop related tasks, for example: Selecting, sorting, and pricing donated stock.
Chatting to customers
Giving great service on the till
Researching valuable and vintage stock
Visual merchandising: creating eye-catching window and in-store displays.
Photographing and listing items for the online shop.
The skills you need:
We ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteering
Full training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is required
Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
What's in it for you:
Lunch and travel costs paid (speak to the Manager first to understand what is covered)
Access to training and development
Grow your confidence and meet new people
Flexible volunteering schedules that fit your lifestyle
Free confidential support by the Retail Trust
References (after 3 months of volunteering)
Undertaking shop related tasks, for example: Selecting, sorting, and pricing donated stock.
Chatting to customers
Giving great service on the till
Researching valuable and vintage stock
Visual merchandising: creating eye-catching window and in-store displays.
Photographing and listing items for the online shop.
The skills you need:
We ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteering
Full training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is required
Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
What's in it for you:
Lunch and travel costs paid (speak to the Manager first to understand what is covered)
Access to training and development
Grow your confidence and meet new people
Flexible volunteering schedules that fit your lifestyle
Free confidential support by the Retail Trust
References (after 3 months of volunteering)
Skills / qualities associated with the role: Creative Skills, Commercial Awareness, Customer Service, Event Planning, Marketing and PR, Oral Communication Skills, Research, Team Working
Are volunteer expenses available?: Yes
Duration of role: Ongoing / Long term
Opportunity times: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Monday Evening, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Tuesday Evening, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Wednesday Evening, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Thursday Evening, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Saturday Evening, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon
DBS required: Off
Can reasonable adjustments be made regarding additional needs?: Yes
Is this organisation part of the Sports Volunteering Scheme (SVS)?: No
Minimum hours commitment: flexible
Location:
Oxfam Manchester Superstore
Manchester
M8 8EP