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Book Department Volunteer

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You should love books, be over 16, able to lift heavy items, and have no unspent criminal convictions. This is an unpaid volunteer position in a friendly charity shop.
  • You will sort and price donated books, keep the department stocked, identify rare titles for online sales, and handle some lifting and carrying of heavy books.

Requirements

  • Love books? We’re looking for enthusiastic people to help price, organise and display our wide range of donated books in our charity shop.
  • Just so you know, we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 or with unspent criminal convictions.
  • Please note this is an unpaid volunteering position in a friendly charity shop.
  • Some lifting and carrying of books involved – remember books can be heavy!

Responsibilities

  • Keeping our book department fully stocked with a fresh selection of donated books
  • Sorting out donations of books
  • Following our guidelines to value and price donated books
  • Identifying rare and collectible books for online selling
  • Some lifting and carrying of books involved – remember books can be heavy!

FAQs

What is the main purpose of volunteering in the Book Department?

The main purpose of volunteering in the Book Department is to help price, organise, and display a wide range of donated books, thereby supporting the charity’s efforts to fund lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.

Do I need to have experience in retail to volunteer?

No prior experience in retail is necessary; enthusiasm for books and a willingness to learn are what we are looking for.

What age do I need to be to apply to volunteer?

Volunteers must be 16 years or older, as we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16.

Is this a paid position?

No, this is an unpaid volunteering position.

What kind of tasks will I be doing as a volunteer?

Typical tasks include sorting and pricing donated books, keeping the book department well-stocked, creating displays, and identifying rare and collectible books for online selling.

Do I need to lift heavy boxes of books?

Yes, there will be some lifting and carrying of books involved, so you should be comfortable handling heavy items.

What benefits do volunteers receive?

Volunteers receive a 25% discount on donated goods, a 10% discount on new goods, unlimited support from Retail Trust, access to training, reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses, refreshments, and certificates and references for your service.

Will I receive training before starting?

Yes, we offer access to training and development to help you succeed in your volunteering role.

Are there any uniform requirements for volunteers?

There are no specific uniform requirements, but we encourage volunteers to wear comfortable clothing suitable for a retail environment.

Can I volunteer if I have a criminal conviction?

Unfortunately, we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions.

The largest independent funder of research into heart and circulatory diseases in the UK

Science & Healthcare
Industry
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Employees
1961
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is a charitable organisation dedicated to combating heart disease through research, education, and support. The BHF's primary mission is to save lives and improve cardiovascular health by funding groundbreaking research, advocating for heart-healthy lifestyles, and providing support to those affected by heart conditions. Their purpose revolves around preventing heart diseases, promoting awareness, and advancing medical knowledge to ensure a world where individuals live longer, healthier lives, free from the impact of heart-related illnesses. Through their multifaceted approach, the BHF strives to make a significant and lasting impact on heart health in the United Kingdom.