Charity Shop Volunteer
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this organisation. E.G Monday morning.
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As a Charity Shop Assistant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day operations of our charity shop. Your work will directly support The A World UK's mission by helping to generate funds that enable us to provide essential services for the autistic community.
Stock Processing:
Conduct quality control checks on donated items, ensuring they meet our standards for sale.
Sort, organise, and prepare items for display on the shop floor.
Categorise and price items accurately, including clothing, books, and household goods.
Shop Floor Assistance:
Assist with merchandise display and create attractive shop floor presentations to maximise sales.
Ensure the shop floor is clean, organised, and welcoming to customers.
Provide friendly customer service, answering queries and assisting with purchases.
Refuse Operations:
Manage waste disposal, including emptying bins and sorting recyclable materials.
Ensure that hangers and other supplies are sorted and organised behind tills.
Assist with maintaining cleanliness and organisation throughout the shop.
Specialised Knowledge:
Utilise knowledge of handbags and jewelry to accurately categorise, price, and display these items.
Provide insights and recommendations on how to best present and market high-value items.
As a Charity Shop Assistant, you will receive training to ensure you feel confident and equipped in your role. Our training program includes:
- Induction Training:
- Overview of The A World UK CIC, our mission, and the importance of your role.
- Introduction to shop policies, health and safety guidelines, and emergency procedures.
- On-the-Job Training:
- Hands-on guidance on stock processing, including quality control, pricing, and categorization.
- Training on effective shop floor merchandising and creating appealing displays.
- Customer service best practices, including how to handle customer inquiries and transactions.
- Specialized Knowledge:
- Training on identifying, categorising, and pricing handbags and jewelry.
- Refuse management training to ensure proper waste disposal and recycling procedures.
We are committed to providing a supportive environment where volunteers can learn and grow. Whether you're looking to gain new skills, build confidence, or contribute to a meaningful cause, our training program is designed to help you succeed.
A friendly, approachable manner with strong communication skills.
Basic organisational skills with an eye for detail.
An interest in retail, fashion, or charity work.
Knowledge of handbags and jewelry is a plus, but not required.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A commitment to supporting the autistic community and understanding the importance of our mission.