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Shop Volunteer (Craft, Creating & Upcycling - Plymouth, New George Street)

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British Red Cross

15d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Creative Arts & Fashion
  • Plymouth

AI generated summary

  • You need no experience, just a few flexible hours to volunteer, and be open to training. We welcome all, including refugees and asylum seekers. Some locations may have age restrictions.
  • You will create and repurpose items for resale, generate new craft ideas, design window displays, sort donations, and engage with customers.

Requirements

  • - We are currently looking for Crafting, Creating & Upcycling volunteers to work from at home or instore.
  • - No experience is needed.
  • - Full training will be provided.
  • - A few hours during the week/weekend - as agreed with the shop manager.
  • - There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours, we only ask that we agree hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.
  • - We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us.
  • - We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.
  • - We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment.
  • - We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need.
  • - There may be some locations where we won’t be able to host 15-17 year olds.

Responsibilities

  • Creating gifts or items that we can re-sell
  • Repurposing old/used items to give it new life
  • Thinking up new ideas for things that you can make and create to sell in our shop
  • Creating exciting window displays
  • Sorting donations for selling in the shop
  • Meeting new people

FAQs

What kind of activities will I be doing as a Crafting, Creating & Upcycling volunteer?

You will be involved in creating gifts or items for resale, repurposing old or used items to give them new life, and brainstorming new ideas for things to make and create for our shop.

Is prior experience necessary to volunteer?

No previous experience is needed; full training will be provided.

What are the time commitments for this volunteering role?

You can volunteer for a few hours during the week or weekend as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours; just let us know if your availability changes.

Are there any age restrictions for volunteers?

Yes, there may be some locations where we are unable to host volunteers aged 15-17. Please contact us to find a suitable volunteering opportunity.

Will I need to use a till or computer in this role?

No, there is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.

What benefits can I expect from volunteering?

You will meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team, build your confidence, have an opportunity to use or gain skills, receive reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role, and contribute to the work of the world’s largest humanitarian organization, making a positive difference in people’s lives.

How do you ensure the safety of volunteers?

We take an individual approach to ensuring safety, which may include completing a simple risk assessment and discussing any necessary adjustments with you.

Is there support for travel expenses related to volunteering?

Yes, reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role are covered, including for attending training.

How can I apply for this volunteering opportunity?

You can click the apply button on the job listing to begin the application process.

What if I have questions before applying?

If you have any questions prior to applying, you can contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk.

British Red Cross

For over 150 years, the British Red Cross has helped people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are.

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Mission & Purpose

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led movement that connects those who have kindness to share, with the people who need it most. We help people in crisis get the support they need anywhere in the UK and around the world. The people we help can trust that we’re completely neutral, independent and impartial. Our supporters know that we help those most in need, and our staff and volunteers can see they’re a part of a unique movement which anyone is welcome to join.