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The purpose of the Charity Shop Assistant role is to support the efficient operation of the charity shop, contributing to the overall mission of the charity. By volunteering, individuals help in generating funds that directly support the charity's programs and initiatives.
Key information
- Start Date: 14th August 2024
- End Date: 14th August 2028
- Volunteer: Weekly
- Availability: Monday AM, Monday PM, Tuesday AM, Tuesday PM, Wednesday AM, Wednesday PM, Thursday AM, Thursday PM, Friday AM, Friday PM, Saturday AM, Saturday PM
- Tasks: - Sort through donated items to separate sellable goods from those that need recycling or disposal.
- Categorise items (e.g., clothing, books, toys, household items).
- Organise items in the stockroom for easy access.
- Ensure shelves and storage areas are tidy and labeled.
- Attach price tags and labels to items according to the shop's pricing guidelines.
- Ensure all items are properly tagged before they reach the shop floor.
- Clean and prepare items for sale, including steaming clothes and checking electronics.
- Pack and unpack stock as needed.
- Assist with inventory checks and stock rotation.
- Help keep track of stock levels and report any shortages or surpluses.
- Ensure the stockroom is kept clean and free of clutter.
- Dispose of any unwanted items properly. - Training: Initial Orientation:
Introduction to the charity and its mission.
Tour of the shop and stock room.
Overview of health and safety procedures.
Stock Room Training:
Sorting and categorising donations.
Pricing and tagging items.
Inventory management techniques. - Requirements: Willing to travel by public transport or find own way to volunteering location
- Interests: Customer Services, Retail
- Activities: Administration, Customer Services, Fundraising, Lending a helping hand, Retail
- DBS Check: No
- Categorise items (e.g., clothing, books, toys, household items).
- Organise items in the stockroom for easy access.
- Ensure shelves and storage areas are tidy and labeled.
- Attach price tags and labels to items according to the shop's pricing guidelines.
- Ensure all items are properly tagged before they reach the shop floor.
- Clean and prepare items for sale, including steaming clothes and checking electronics.
- Pack and unpack stock as needed.
- Assist with inventory checks and stock rotation.
- Help keep track of stock levels and report any shortages or surpluses.
- Ensure the stockroom is kept clean and free of clutter.
- Dispose of any unwanted items properly.
Introduction to the charity and its mission.
Tour of the shop and stock room.
Overview of health and safety procedures.
Stock Room Training:
Sorting and categorising donations.
Pricing and tagging items.
Inventory management techniques.