Stepping Stone Projects is looking for a shop volunteer who can help with various tasks at a shop accessed by the people we support.
Stepping Stone Projects provides accommodation and support across the North-West to care leavers, people who are homeless, and those currently at risk of losing their homes.
At Stepping Stone Projects, we believe that everyone has the right to good quality accommodation, and the kind of support that will allow them to reach their optimum level of independence.
Your task will be to offer help and support at our shop which provides free items to those accessing our services.
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: 22nd July 2024
When can volunteers volunteer? Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly, Quarterly
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Tasks the volunteer will be required to do: Your main responsibilities will be:
- Unloading boxes
- Rotating and sorting through donations
- Setting up the shop area displays
- Regular auditing
- Greeting customers to the shop
- Keeping the shop area clean and tidy
*The above list is not exhaustive and your help with further tasks is required as and when needed*
Training: - Equality and Diversity
- Health and Safety Essentials
- Manual Handling
- Fire Awareness
- Modern Day Slavery
- Whistleblowing
- Bullying and Harassment for Employees
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
*Some are essential and some are if desired.*
Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
Skill and Qualifications Required: Experience is welcomed but not essential.
- The ability to communicate with a wide range of different individuals
- Great active listening and problem solving skills
- A friendly disposition with other staff and customers
- Good time management skills
- Self motivated and can use initiative
- A willingness to undertake any training required in order to efficiently complete your role
Areas of Interest: Community, Customer Services, Homeless, Poverty, Young people
Opportunity suitable for: 16-17 year olds, Long term commitment, People seeking work, Short term commitment, 18 and over
What activities will the volunteer do? Administration, Customer Services, Retail, Social media
Skills gained in this role: Cleaning and tidying, Listening, Organising, Talking to others, Teamwork
Home based opportunity? No
DBS Check Required: Yes
Opportunity Accessibility: Clearly marked accessible parking spaces, Step free access clearly signposted into the building, Automatic opening doors, Lift to other floors / step free access throughout the building, Accessible toilets
About the host organisation
Hosted by: Stepping Stone Projects
Organisation Profile: Stepping Stone Projects was originally set up in 1984 in partnership with Rochdale Council to provide accommodation and support for vulnerable people at risk of homelessness in and around the Rochdale area. Since then, Stepping Stone Projects has been steadily expanding, and we now offer our services to people across the North-West.
The majority of our support services are commissioned and funded by local authorities across the region who regularly assess the quality of our services and ensure that we continue to achieve positive outcomes with our customers.
Our support services are aimed at helping our customers to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to maintain a stable home and a structured lifestyle before assisting them in the process of securing or retaining permanent independent accommodation.
Stepping Stone Projects is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee, governed by a voluntary board of trustees.
Charity number: 1004375
