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Retail Volunteer - Cheadle Home
May 22, 2024, 1:36 pm
Organisation: Douglas Macmillan Hospice
Location: Staffordshire & Stoke-on-Trent Wide, Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire Wide, Cannock, East Staffordshire, Lichfield, South Staffordshire, Stafford, Tamworth, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire Moorlands, Stoke-on-Trent, Audley, Bradwell, Butt Lane, Chesterton, Clayton, Cross Heath, Halmer End, Holditch and Chesterton, Keele, Kidsgrove and Ravenscliffe, Knutton, Loggerheads, Madeley and Betley, May Bank, Newchapel and Mow Cop, Porthill, Silverdale, Talke and Butt Lane, Thistleberry, Town, Westlands, Wolstanton, Alton, Bagnall and Stanley, Biddulph East, Biddulph Moor, Biddulph North, Biddulph South, Biddulph West, Brown Edge and Endon, Caverswall, Cellarhead, Cheadle North East, Cheadle South East, Cheadle West, Checkley, Cheddleton, Dane, Forsbrook, Horton, Ipstones, Leek East, Leek North, Leek South, Leek West, Manifold, Werrington, Abbey Hulton and Townsend, Bentilee and Ubberley, Birches Head and Central Forest Park, Blurton East, Blurton West and Newstead, Boothen and Oak Hill, Bradeley and Chell Heath, Broadway and Longton East, Burslem Central, Burslem Park, Dresden and Florence, Eaton Park, Etruria and Hanley, Fenton East, Fenton West and Mount Pleasant, Ford Green and Smallthorne, Goldenhill and Sandyford, Great Chell and Packmoor, Hanford and Trentham, Hartshill and Basford, Hollybush and Longton West, Joiners Square, Meir Hay, Meir North, Meir Park, Meir South, Moorcroft, Penkhull and Stoke, Sandford Hill, Sneyd Green, Springfields and Trent Vale, Tunstall, Weston Coyney
Area of interest: Supporting Adults, Supporting Children & Young People
Number of Volunteers required: 30
Description:Who are Dougie Mac?We are an all age hospice providing support to adults, young adults and children living with a life-limiting illness Stoke-on-Trent, North Staffordshire and the surrounding villages; we also offer supportive wrap-around care for their families and carers. Without our amazing family of volunteers we simply couldn't continue to provide, or fund, our care services.Our shops are an absolutely vital way we raise income to allow us to continue our specialist care services. With 21 shops in the local area you're never far from your nearest Dougie Mac Store! Why Volunteer with Dougie Mac ?Multiple different locations so we can find a convenient location for youFlexible shifts to fit around your lifestyleLearn all about sustainable & ethical shoppingRole specific training e.g. till training & gift aid trainingLearn new skills and gain valuable experience that looks great on your CV!Access to Dougie Mac's personal development training coursesSocialise and make new friendsOpportunity to attend social events & celebrationsBecome more independent and boost your confidenceDifferent roles to suit your skillset What will I be doing?Helping to maintain a high standard of presentation on the shop floor. Operating the till and packaging purchases.Signing up supporters to our Gift Aid scheme.Assisting with displaying and merchandising stock.Maintaining our high level of customer service.Helping to sort through donations of bric-a-brac, clothing and accessories.Preparing them for the shop floor by sizing, and hanging.Price items appropriately by considering the condition and brand.Recycle items that are unsuitable for sale. Who will be my line manager?Community Shop Manager What skills will you need?The ideal person will be reliable, trustworthy, friendly, and good with people. Formal qualifications or previous experience are not necessary. Customer service experience can be developed, if that is a skill you are looking for, as well as cash handling and operating a till. Please note: You will also be required to complete essential Health and Safety awareness training. What will I have to wear?A volunteer badge must be worn at all times with smart / sensible clothing and footwear appropriate to the job role. How much availability and time commitment do I need to give?A 3-4 hour slot during our shops opening hours.
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