Volunteer Role

Retail Shop Assistant Volunteers (Lanchester)

Location: Willow Burn Boutique (Lanchester, next to the Community Centre)

Hours: Tuesday (Morning and Afternoon), Wednesday (Morning and Afternoon), Thursday (Afternoon), Friday (Morning & Afternoon). Minimum of Four Hours Per Week

Team Leader: Shop Manager

Role Description

To work as part of the volunteer team at Willow Burn Boutique in Lanchester - receiving, sorting and preparing stock for sale.  Merchandising goods for sale, customer service on the shop floor and checkout, general housekeeping duties. We also have opportunitied to help with online sales listings and social media content. There is a role for everyone.

Key Responsibilities

Download Role Description: Retail Shop Assistant Volunteers

Skills & Experience

  • Excellent organisational skills

  • Accuracy and attention to detail

  • Good communication skills

  • Team player

  • Flexible approach to working

  • Strong interpersonal skills

  • Tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of situations

  • Self-awareness and able to use initiative

  • Good understanding of equality and diversity

Benefits

Volunteering comes with a number of benefits:

  • Gain confidence

  • Make a difference

  • Meet people

  • Be part of a community

  • Learn new skills

  • Take on a challenge

  • Have fun

Throughout the year, Willow Burn also offers volunteers a number of benefits to say thank you for your dedication and to offer you the opportunity to steer your volunteer journey:

  • Volunteer Updates and Surveys

  • Celebration and Thank You Events

  • 10% off in the Willow Burn Shops and 20% off in the Willows Café for all volunteers with your ID

  • The Volunteer Training Passport

Apply Online

If your interested in the role fill out our online form today or contact us if you have any questions.