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Title

Charity Shop Volunteer

Organisation

The Salvation Army

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What you will be doing

Duties as a charity shop volunteer will include:

• Sort and process new donations of clothing, books, and general bric-a-brac
• Greeting customers and helping the shop to have a welcoming and friendly environment
• Operate the till and serve customers
• Ensure shop is kept clean and tidy

Activities

Community Work

Skills & Attributes

Cleaning & Tidying, Maths, Organising & Planning

Skills Description

People skills. Punctuality. Reliability. Approachable. Organised. Good Team Player. Good Listener.

What is in it for you

Volunteers will receive and induction, on-going training and access to our on-line learning portal where additional learning can be taken. There are a wide range of courses available from those related to the role in the shop, food hygiene certificate, health and safety, to CV writing and lots more. Free tea and coffee is available throughout, and a free lunch is available to those working over the lunch hours.

Time Commitment

We are ideally looking for volunteers who can give a few hours a week, a few hours a month, a day a week, a day a month, or more.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Contact Person

Margaret Fayese (Charity Shop Manager).

Role Address

The Salvation Army 70 Mare Street

Postcode (See Google maps below)

E8 4RT

Directions

The 106, 254, and 55 bus stops outside our building. We are next to St. Joseph's Hospice.

Number of volunteers required

How to find out more

Application Process

Application Form

ID Check

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)

References

Informal Discussion (may include an interview)

Support you will receive

Wheelchair Access

Disability and Access Support

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Role Type

One off event

For Individuals

For Groups

Short Term

Virtual Volunteering

Suitable For

16+,18+

We Welcome

We welcome and/or have the resources to support:

Covid Safe

There are hand gel stations around the building, and masks are available to anyone that wants to use them.

Location

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 2 other volunteer role(s).
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How Long Do I Have To Volunteer For?

You need to commit to a regular volunteering opportunity of around an hour a week. The table below shows the commitment required for each level of the DofE.

Bronze

Minimum time: 3 or 6 months

You must do one of your volunteering, Physical or Skills sections for 6 months, the others for 3.

Silver

Minimum time: 6 or 12 months

If you heven't achieved your Bronze Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 12 months.

Gold

Minimum time: 12 or 18 months

If you heven't achieved your Silver Award, you must extend your volunteering or the longer of your Physical or Skills sections to 18 months.

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