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Book Department Volunteer

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be at least 16 years old and have no unspent criminal convictions for this unpaid position in a friendly charity shop.
  • You will sort and price donated books, keep the department stocked, identify rare titles for online sales, and lift heavy books as needed.

Requirements

  • 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.

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 primary purpose of the volunteer role in the Book Department?

The primary purpose of the volunteer role is to help price, organize, and display a wide range of donated books in our charity shop, supporting the charity's mission to fund lifesaving research for heart and circulatory diseases.

What age group can volunteer for this position?

We are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16.

Is this a paid position?

No, this is an unpaid volunteering position.

What are some typical tasks that I would undertake as a Book Department Volunteer?

Typical tasks include keeping the book department fully stocked with donated books, sorting book donations, following guidelines to value and price books, and identifying rare and collectible books for online selling.

Is any physical activity involved in this volunteer position?

Yes, some lifting and carrying of books is involved, so volunteers should be prepared for that as books can be heavy.

What are the benefits of volunteering with the British Heart Foundation?

Benefits include a 25% discount on donated goods and a 10% discount on new goods, unlimited free support by Retail Trust, access to training and development, reasonable travel expenses reimbursement, refreshments, volunteer certificates, references, long service awards, and discounts with other retailers.

How flexible is the volunteering schedule?

The volunteering opportunity is flexible, allowing volunteers to spare a few hours a week or a couple of hours occasionally.

Can I volunteer if I have unspent criminal convictions?

No, we are unable to accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions.

Will I receive any formal recognition for my volunteering efforts?

Yes, volunteers will be provided with certificates, references, and long service awards as recognition for their efforts.

Is there any training provided for Book Department Volunteers?

Yes, volunteers have access to training and development opportunities.

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

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
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.