Port Talbot - Stockroom Volunteer
Become the new friendly face in your local Tŷ Hafan charity shop!
This opportunity is a great way to develop new skills and enjoy yourself at the same time.
Our shops generate funds that directly support the whole family, from medical care and therapeutic services for children, to emotional and practical care for families, to sibling support activities & experiences.
Your role will help us continue providing vital care and support to Tŷ Hafan children and their families.
About our Port Talbot Shop:
Our Port Talbot shop, located in the Aberafan Shopping Centre, is one of our two outlet-style shops.
It offers a mix of full-priced items and mainly clearance stock from our other stores, ensuring we maximise income from all donations.
The management team spearhead a dedicated team of volunteers who manage a significant turnover of stock weekly.
The team relishes any opportunity to dress up and are often seen in a variety of fancy-dress costumes.
Considerations:
Age requirement: 16+
Location: Unit 28 Aberafan Shopping Centre, Port Talbot SA13 1PB
Commitment: Our shops operate Monday-Saturday, 9am-4:45pm and we appreciate any time you can spare, but ideally at least 2 hours per week.
Shifts will be discussed during your informal chat.
Background checks: We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees.
We are also looking for volunteers with a knowledge of jewellery and books.
Activities include:
• Sorting and pricing donations according to our guidelines (or your own knowledge if applicable);
• Preparing items for sale, including steaming, ironing, tagging and labelling;
• Moving items to the shop floor;
• Keeping the stockroom clean and safe;
• Creating attractive displays to showcase our unique donations.
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This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.
Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers.