Shop Volunteer (Worksop)
Hosted by: Mencap
Opportunity Description: Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us?
Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people.
This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We’d appreciate any time that you can spare.
Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager. Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include:
Serving customers on the till
Taking stock donations from the public
Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor
Dressing the window displays
Asking people to join us as a volunteer
As a Retail Volunteer you will be:
Friendly and Approachable
Reliable, Kind and Patient
A good communicator (including listener)
Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
As a Mencap volunteer you will:
Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability
Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
Receive full Training and support
Volunteer alongside other people
Have a chance to give back your local community
About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us
Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people.
This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We’d appreciate any time that you can spare.
Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager. Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include:
Serving customers on the till
Taking stock donations from the public
Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor
Dressing the window displays
Asking people to join us as a volunteer
As a Retail Volunteer you will be:
Friendly and Approachable
Reliable, Kind and Patient
A good communicator (including listener)
Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
Accepting of others who might be different to yourself
As a Mencap volunteer you will:
Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability
Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
Receive full Training and support
Volunteer alongside other people
Have a chance to give back your local community
About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.
We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.
Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.
If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us
Type of Activity: General Helping & Practical Work, Retail & Charity Shops
Areas of Interest: Disability, Elderly, Families, Immigrants, LGBTQ+ Rights, Mental Health, Retail
Skills: Creative, Practical, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for:
Requirements:
Suitable for: People with Visual Impairment, Employee Volunteers, School Students, Long Term Commitment, People with Restricted Memory, University Students, People Seeking Work, With Friends, Short Term Commitment, Older People
Practical considerations:
Recruitment method: References
Disabled Access details: Toilet is upstairs
Expenses details: Agreed expenses paid - £10 per day for travel (proof of travel or receipts needed)
Any Age/Gender restrictions: No restrictions
Support for volunteers with additional needs: Chat to us to about the supported needed
Induction Arrangments: Full volunteer induction, GDPR and Safeguarding training provided
Insurance Cover: Yes
Support Available: Ongoing training and support provided
Training: Ongoing training and support provided