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Music and Entertainment Department Volunteer

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

AI generated summary

  • You must be 16 or older and have no unspent criminal convictions. This is an unpaid voluntary role in a friendly charity shop.
  • You will organize stock, sort donations, check for damage, share your passion for music and film with customers, and price items following guidelines.

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 voluntary position in a friendly charity shop.

Responsibilities

  • Keeping our music and entertainment department fully stocked and organised on the sales floor and behind the scenes in our stock room
  • Sorting out donations of CDs, DVDs and games, checking discs for scratches and recycling those that are damaged
  • Sharing your love of music and film with customers whilst on the sales floor
  • Following our guidelines to value and price donated CDs, DVDs and games

FAQs

What is the age requirement to volunteer for this position?

Volunteers must be aged 16 or older to apply for this position.

Is this a paid position?

No, this is an unpaid voluntary position.

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

Typical tasks include keeping the music and entertainment department organized, sorting and pricing donations, and sharing your passion for music and films with customers.

How many hours do I need to commit to volunteering?

We are flexible with hours. You can volunteer a few hours a week or occasionally, depending on your availability.

Will I receive any training for this role?

Yes, you will have access to training and development opportunities.

Are there any benefits to volunteering with the British Heart Foundation?

Yes, benefits include discounts on donated and new goods, access to support services, reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses, and the opportunity to receive volunteer certificates and references.

Can I volunteer if I have a criminal conviction?

Unfortunately, we are unable to accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions.

What types of items will I be working with as a volunteer?

You will be working with donated CDs, DVDs, and games.

Is there an opportunity to gain experience in retail through this role?

Yes, this position offers a taster of a career in retail while helping to support a charitable cause.

Will I have to work directly with customers?

Yes, part of your role will involve interacting with customers and sharing your love of music and film on the sales floor.

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.