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Fundraising Volunteer - Retail

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

AI generated summary

  • You should be friendly, engaging, and willing to promote campaigns and sales while providing excellent customer service in a local shop.
  • You will promote campaigns and in-store sales, learn about fundraising efforts, engage with customers, and provide friendly customer service.

Requirements

  • Supporting us as an instore fundraising volunteer could be the answer.
  • We are looking for in-store Fundraising Volunteers to be the friendly face of the British Heart Foundation shops in their local communities to help support us with our campaigns and raising money to fund our research.
  • Join your local BHF shop in this flexible volunteering role that will have a big impact, helping us continue to fund life saving research.
  • As a Retail Fundraising volunteer, typical tasks include:
  • Promoting our campaigns and any instore sales to customers
  • learning about our current fundraising campaign
  • Engaging with customers as they enter and leave the shop
  • Providing all-round friendly customer service

Responsibilities

  • Promoting our campaigns and any instore sales to customers
  • Learning about our current fundraising campaign
  • Engaging with customers as they enter and leave the shop
  • Providing all-round friendly customer service

FAQs

What is the role of a Fundraising Volunteer in retail?

As a Fundraising Volunteer, you will be the friendly face of the British Heart Foundation shops, promoting campaigns and instore sales, engaging with customers, and providing excellent customer service.

Is prior experience in retail necessary to apply for this position?

No prior experience is necessary, but a willingness to learn and engage with customers is essential.

How much time do I need to commit as a volunteer?

This role offers flexibility, and you can choose the amount of time you would like to commit according to your availability.

What kind of tasks will I be performing as a Retail Fundraising Volunteer?

Typical tasks include promoting campaigns, learning about current fundraising efforts, engaging with customers, and providing friendly customer service.

Will I receive training for this volunteer role?

Yes, you will receive training to help you understand the current fundraising campaigns and how to effectively support the shop.

Can I volunteer at any British Heart Foundation shop?

You can volunteer at your local British Heart Foundation shop, depending on availability and their specific needs.

Is there an age requirement to become a Fundraising Volunteer?

Yes, volunteers generally need to be at least 16 years old, but it’s best to check with your local shop for specific age requirements.

What impact will my volunteering have?

Your efforts will help raise money for life-saving research and support the British Heart Foundation's campaigns in your community.

Are there any specific qualities or skills needed to be successful in this role?

Key qualities include being friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic about engaging with customers, as well as a willingness to learn about the campaigns.

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.