Community Shop volunteer

25 Princes Street, Yeovil, BA20 1EN, United Kingdom

People with disabilities, Social justice, Wellbeing

Summary

We are looking for someone to join our shop team, ideally on a Friday, to look after the till and sales so our Learner team can go into the community.

Detailed description

The a2a shop has recently undergone changes to reflect the work we carry out within our local community. As part of this, we want to send our shop Learners (adults with Learning Disabilities) out into the community to find new products, sell stock to different outlets, and do customer deliveries.

When this happens, we have to shut the shop to the public, but we’d like to find a volunteer who can work with us to keep the shop open during these times.

The volunteer’s main responsibility will be managing shop sales, tills, and customer service. They will be able to join in with team activities in the shop, such as sewing, woodwork, and paper craft. We are also open to new ideas being brought in. They will not be responsible for the Learners, who will be supported by other a2a staff.

There will be no lone working, as other a2a groups will be running sessions in the shop’s workshop space.

All volunteers will receive an induction and be DBS checked by a2a.

Getting there

The shop, called Able2antiquities, is located on Princes Street, Yeovil, next door to the Winking Frog Café.

About a2a

able2achieve (a2a) supports adults with learning disabilities, mental health issues, and related disabilities. We assist individuals in various ways, from developing daily living skills to attending social events like concerts. Our mission is “to enable personal achievement and progression by developing essential skills and self-confidence through learning, living, and working.”

We encourage our learners and build on their opportunities through activities, challenges, and personal goals. Learners choose how to run their day and which activities to participate in. We understand their individual needs through personalized care plans and support informed choices. Respect is core to our values, extended to everyone involved with a2a, including parents, guardians, professionals, and staff. Respect is embedded and encouraged throughout our organization.

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