Shop Assistant

Lott Bazaar Handmade Gifts CIC

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Art & Design,Retail & Charity Shops

Art & Craft, Cleaning & Tidying, Social Skills

Core Skills & Abilities Basic people skills – being friendly, approachable, and polite with customers and other volunteers. Reliability & punctuality – turning up for agreed shifts, or letting someone know if you can’t. Willingness to learn – open to being shown how the shop runs, e.g. till use, restocking. Basic communication – able to understand and pass on simple information (to customers or the team). Handling money / card payments – not expert bookkeeping, just being comfortable giving change or using a card machine. Tidying & organising – keeping shelves neat, helping set up displays, maybe lifting light stock. Teamwork – happy to work alongside others and follow guidance. Nice-to-have (but not essential) Confidence using a card machine or basic till. Interest in local crafts, sustainability, or community projects. Creativity for making displays or arranging stock. Social media / outreach skills (if helping with promotion).

Free Wi-Fi – stay connected while you’re on shift. Meet new people – be part of a friendly, supportive community of makers, customers, and other volunteers. Learn new skills – from shop-keeping and customer service, to using a till, handling stock, or creating displays. Boost confidence – gain experience talking to the public and working as part of a team. Support local artisans – help small businesses and creative makers to thrive. Work experience – something valuable to put on a CV or use as a reference. Flexible shifts – volunteer around your own availability. Creative environment – surrounded by handmade, sustainable, and wellbeing products. Community impact – know that your time is helping a social enterprise keep going and offer affordable space.

Volunteers usually do one or 2 mornings or afternoons a week, but we will also have the opportunity to work some evenings and sundays when we hold workshops

Further location details may be provided below.

CV31 2DP

Addresses & landmarks Leamington Spa Station is on Old Warwick Road, Leamington Spa CV31 3NS. Lott Bazaar is at 37 Clemens Street, Leamington Spa, CV31 2DP. --- Walking directions (approx 10-12 minutes) 1. Exit Leamington Spa station onto Old Warwick Road. 2. Head south-east along Old Warwick Road, towards the town centre. 3. When you get to the Parade / Regent Street area, continue into Brunswick Street / Bath Street / High Street area (you may need to follow signs or map to navigate: you’re moving towards the area around Clemens Street). 4. Clemens Street is off the “town-centre / Old Town” part of Leamington: once you reach the junctions around Clarendon / Brunswick Streets, you’ll find Clemens St. 5. Lott Bazaar will be on your left (if coming from station direction) once you are on Clemens Street. If you like, I can map the step-by-step for you to follow with a map. --- Using buses & nearest bus stops If you prefer to take a bus (or want to know where to hop on / off), here are nearest stops and useful routes. Bus stops near Leamington Spa Station: Directly outside the station on Old Warwick Road is a bus stop ("Leamington Spa, opposite Railway Station"). From there bus services like 11, X17, X18, 77, 14 etc run. Bus stops near Clemens Street / Lott Bazaar: Union Walk Bus Stop (Travelling South) on Clemens Street. Very close to Lott Bazaar. Also Somerfield stop (very short walk), Court Street stop, Crown Hotel stop are all nearby. --- Suggested best route by bus From the station, get on a bus that stops at “Leamington Spa, opposite Railway Station” (Old Warwick Road). Take a bus going into town which serves Clemens Street / stops at Union Walk, Court Street or Somerfield. Get off at one of those stops (Union Walk is probably the closest) and walk a minute or two to Lott Bazaar.

Lott Bazaar welcomes volunteers of all abilities. We are committed to making our shop accessible and supportive, and we will do our best to meet any access or support needs you may have. Please let us know how we can help you have a positive volunteering experience