Our newest shop is opening soon – join us as a Retail Volunteer on Sauchiehall Street!
Please note: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. There is no salary or hourly wage associated with this role. Any pay information displayed by Indeed is a system requirement and does not represent compensation for this volunteer position.
Join our vibrant team as a Volunteer Retail Assistant and gain hands-on experience in a busy retail environment while supporting The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice.
As a volunteer, you’ll help with daily shop operations, assist customers, support stock management and help create a welcoming shopping environment. This is a great opportunity to develop customer service and retail skills while making a meaningful contribution to your local community.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers warmly and provide friendly, helpful assistance
- Assist customers with their purchases and provide excellent customer service
- Serve customers at the till and process payments (full training provided)
- Sort, organise and replenish donated stock
- Help create attractive displays and merchandise the shop floor
- Accept donations and thank our generous supporters
- Support promotional events and special campaigns
- Help maintain a clean, tidy and safe shop environment
- Work alongside shop staff and other volunteers as part of a friendly team
Qualifications
- Friendly and approachable with good customer service skills
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- Enthusiastic and willing to get involved
- Reliable and punctual
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn
- An interest in retail is helpful but no previous retail experience is required
Full training and ongoing support will be provided, including training on the till and other shop procedures.
This is an unpaid volunteer opportunity offering the chance to:
- Enjoy a generous 33% shop discount
- Flexible volunteering to suit your availability
- Full training and ongoing support
- Gain valuable retail and customer service experience
- Build confidence and develop new skills
- Meet new people and be part of a friendly team
- Travel expenses reimbursed in line with PPWH volunteer policy
- Make a real difference by supporting local hospice care
Please note: This is a voluntary, unpaid position. It does not carry a salary or hourly wage.
Pay: £1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
