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Sales Floor Volunteer

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    Facilities Management

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  • You must be at least 16 years old and have no unspent criminal convictions. This is an unpaid voluntary position in a friendly charity shop.
  • You will assist customers, promote campaigns, create attractive displays, maintain shop cleanliness, and support volunteers and staff with queries.

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

  • Helping customers on the shop floor & providing good all-round customer service
  • Promoting our campaigns and any instore sales to customers
  • Working on window and shop displays to make them look their best
  • Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised – some light housekeeping
  • Helping your fellow volunteers and staff with customer queries

FAQs

What is the role of a Sales Floor Volunteer?

The Sales Floor Volunteer is the first point of contact for customers in our charity shop, greeting them, assisting in finding items, answering questions, and helping to maintain an attractive and organized shop environment.

What are the typical tasks for a Sales Floor Volunteer?

Typical tasks include helping customers on the shop floor, promoting campaigns and instore sales, working on window and shop displays, keeping the shop tidy and clean, and assisting fellow volunteers and staff with customer queries.

What are the age requirements for volunteering?

We are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16.

Is this a paid position?

No, this is an unpaid voluntary position.

What benefits do I receive as a Sales Floor Volunteer?

As a volunteer, you will receive a 25% discount on donated goods and a 10% discount on new goods, unlimited support from Retail Trust, access to training and development, reasonable travel expenses reimbursement, refreshments, volunteer certificates, references, and long service awards, along with access to discounts with other retailers.

How many hours do I need to volunteer?

We welcome volunteers who can spare a few hours a week or just a couple of hours occasionally; the commitment is flexible.

Can I volunteer if I have an unspent criminal conviction?

No, we cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions.

Where can I find support during my volunteering?

You will have unlimited, free, and confidential support from Retail Trust.

Is prior experience required to volunteer?

No prior experience is required; we encourage anyone interested to join our volunteer team, and help is always available from the shop team.

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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.