FAQs
What is the main purpose of volunteering in the Visual Merchandising role at the British Heart Foundation?
The main purpose of volunteering in this role is to help create eye-catching displays in a charity shop to attract customers, thereby supporting the charity’s mission to fund lifesaving research into heart and circulatory diseases.
What kind of tasks will I be doing as a volunteer in this position?
Typical tasks include creating attractive in-store displays, ensuring visible pricing and campaign notices, and using creativity within provided organizational guidelines.
Is this a paid position?
Answer: No, this is an unpaid voluntary position.
Are there any age restrictions for volunteering in this role?
Answer: Yes, we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16.
Will I receive any training for this volunteer position?
Answer: Yes, the British Heart Foundation will provide you with all the support and training you need to get started in this role.
What benefits come with volunteering at the British Heart Foundation?
Benefits include a 25% discount on donated goods, a 10% discount on new goods, unlimited and free support from Retail Trust, access to training and development, reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses, refreshments, volunteer certificates and references, and discounts with other retailers.
Can anyone volunteer for this position?
Answer: No, individuals with unspent criminal convictions are not eligible to volunteer in this role.
How flexible is the volunteering schedule?
Answer: Volunteering is designed to be easy, flexible, and inclusive; you can spare a few hours a week or a couple of hours occasionally.
Where will I be volunteering?
Answer: You will be volunteering at your local British Heart Foundation shop.
Will I receive any official recognition for my volunteer work?
Answer: Yes, you will receive volunteer certificates, references, and can also earn long service awards for your contributions.