Ongoing
City wide across Sheffield
The role in a nutshell:
Role involves driving our van to move stock, helping with collecting and delivering donations (manual handling).
What will you be doing?
- Collecting furniture and other large goods from donors and following all relevant procedures to ensure goods are in a fit condition for sale. Communicating refusal of goods to donors where necessary
- Promoting Gift Aid registrations in line with our Gift Aid guidelines; training will be provided
- Delivering sold goods in accordance with the delivery schedules and procedures
- Supporting the warehouse and shop teams to effectively display delivered stock
- Supporting the vehicle team with scheduling to plan effective routes and service
- Informing the vehicle and shop management team of schedule changes to ensure necessary updates and communications can be made
- Accurately completing internal stock transfers in accordance with internal procedures
How would you be supported in this role?
Ongoing training and support is provided.
Why do we need volunteers in this role?
Age UK Sheffield relies on volunteers of all ages and from all walks of life to help us in our vital work. You can be at the heart of making Sheffield a better place to grow older.
Additional information:
This role is available Tuesdays and Thursdays 9-12.30.
Please note we can only accept applications of candidates that are over 30 for this role, due to our insurance policy.
Expect 2 to 4 weeks from application to volunteer placement.
Travel expenses can be reimbursed.
What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?
- Valid driver’s license (https://www.gov.uk/driving-nongb-licence)
- Professional, friendly and outgoing manner
- Ability to function well in a team, giving and asking for support as needed
- Previous retail experience would be a bonus but not essential
To find out more please contact:
Opportunity type
Retail
Skills
Driving
Location
City wide across Sheffield Age UK Sheffield 197 Eyre Street Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 3FG United Kingdom
Team
Retail
Division
Age UK Sheffield
How often do we need your help?
min. half day per week
