FAQs
What is the purpose of the Sales Floor Volunteer position?
The Sales Floor Volunteer position helps our charity fund lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases and provides support in running the charity shop.
What are the typical tasks expected from a Sales Floor Volunteer?
Typical tasks include helping customers on the shop floor, promoting campaigns and in-store sales, working on window and shop displays, keeping the shop tidy, and assisting fellow volunteers and staff with customer queries.
What is the age requirement to volunteer in this role?
Volunteers must be aged 16 or older to participate in this position.
Is this a paid position?
No, this is an unpaid voluntary position in a friendly charity shop.
What kind of support and benefits do volunteers receive?
Volunteers receive a 25% discount on donated goods, 10% discount on new goods, unlimited free support by Retail Trust, access to training, reasonable travel expenses reimbursement, refreshments, certificates, references, and discounts with other retailers.
How flexible are the volunteering hours?
Volunteering hours are flexible, and you can spare a few hours a week or a couple of hours occasionally.
Is there any training provided for volunteers?
Yes, volunteers have access to training and development opportunities to enhance their skills.
Can volunteers receive references for future job opportunities?
Yes, long service awards and references can be provided for volunteers.
What type of environment can volunteers expect in the charity shop?
Volunteers can expect a friendly and inclusive environment while working alongside other volunteers and staff.
Are there any specific qualifications needed to volunteer?
No specific qualifications are needed, but you should have a desire to help, good customer service skills, and a willingness to learn.