At a Glance
- Tasks: Help customers, operate the till, and promote Gift Aid in a friendly shop environment.
- Company: Join the British Red Cross, a leading humanitarian organisation.
- Benefits: Meet new people, gain retail experience, and receive travel expenses for volunteering.
- Other info: Flexible hours with full training provided; we celebrate diversity and inclusivity.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while learning valuable skills in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a friendly attitude and willingness to learn.
Your local British Red Cross shop offers volunteers various activities, from sorting stock and preparing donated items for sale to providing great customer service to donors and customers. Our shop is an excellent place to learn new skills and share existing ones.
We are currently looking for Till and Customer Service volunteers to help us in our shop. If you have a positive outlook, enjoy speaking to new people, and are confident in learning how to use a shop till, then this may be for you.
Till and Customer Service – Typical activities
- Using the shop till to take payment for items
- Promoting Gift Aid to maximise our fundraising potential
- Helping and advising customers
- Undertaking general activities in the shop
No experience is needed. Full training will be provided.
When can I volunteer?
A few hours during the week or weekend, as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours. We only ask that we agree on hours you can attend and that you let us know if these hours may change.
Benefits & What you will receive
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- Gain or share retail experience
- Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role, including for attending training
- Opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and make a positive difference in people’s lives
The skills you need
- No previous experience
- A warm smile and friendly outlook
- Complete training (provided) prior to starting
Diversity
We celebrate diversity. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.
Health and Safety Statement
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. You may be asked to complete a simple risk assessment and discuss any adjustments you may need. Some locations may not be able to host 15-17 year olds; please contact us to find a suitable opportunity.
Contact
For questions before applying, email
Location: 35 Broad St, Staple Hill, Bristol, South Gloucestershire, BS16 5LP, United Kingdom
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