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Title

Charity Shop Volunteer

Organisation

Guide Dogs

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What you will be doing

In this role, you will be part of a team who are supporting the running of a Guide Dog’s charity shop.

We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
• Greeting and serving customers, making them feel welcomed when they visit.
• Organising and displaying stock for sale, recycling items that are not usable for sale.
• Assisting with pricing items and operating the till for transactions.
• Supporting in ensuring the shop remains well organised, clean, and tidy.
• Supporting with the promotion of the shop.

Activities

Retail & Charity Shops

Skills & Attributes

Social Skills

Skills Description

Ideally you will: • Have good communication and interpersonal skills. • Enjoy socialising with others and working as part of a team.

What is in it for you

Volunteering is a two-way street, so in return for your time you will get a dedicated volunteer manager/key contact who will help you settle in and support you during your time with us. You’ll also get: • An opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in working in a retail environment. • The satisfaction in knowing you are supporting people with sight loss to live actively, independently, and well. • An opportunity to interact with others, including people within Guide Dogs and members of the public.

Time Commitment

The Shop is open Monday to Friday, 1.00 - 4.00pm and on Saturdays, 11.00am - 4.00pm.

Driving Licence & Vehicle Required

Travel Expenses

Available in multiple locations

Further location details may be provided below.

Postcode (See Google maps below)

CV32 6AH

Directions

Number of volunteers required

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

18 and over

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Other Roles for this organisation

This Organisation has 3 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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