Stratford Upon Avon Home Shop

Volunteer Shop Floor Assistant

What you will be doing

Depending on the needs of the shop and your interest, you may be involved in the following:

• Selecting, sorting, and pricing donated stock
• Chatting to customers, giving great service on the till
• Researching valuable and vintage stock
• Visual merchandising: creating eye-catching window and in-store displays

This role may include occasionally lifting boxes. We prioritise a safe working environment and provide comprehensive health and safety training to all volunteers.

We encourage our shop volunteers to develop an understanding of all aspects of the shop's work so that they can support the whole team as necessary.

The skills you need

You do not need specific skills and experience, but the following would be useful:

• Commitment to The Air Ambulance values and inclusiveness
• Ability to work within The Air Ambulance policies and shop guidelines
• An interest in retail and customer service
• Ability to work well as part of a team and under own initiative
• Willingness to learn

Application deadline - Ongoing

Informal chat - After you have applied, the shop manager will contact you to arrange a time to chat about volunteering, which could also include a taster session  

Start date - After your chat with the manager and once on-boarding has been completed, we will work with you to agree a start date 

If you’re ready to make a difference and gain new skills, click on the application form and apply today MyImpactPage - Application Form - Stratford Upon Avon Home Shop 

Volunteering with The Air Ambulance Service comes with plenty of benefits too…

• A 25% discount on donated goods
• Learn new skills & meet new friends
• Refreshments available
• Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed
• Access to training and development
• Volunteer certificates, references and long service awards provided

We warmly welcome everyone to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. If you have any particular needs, please talk to a manager, and we can consider possible adjustments.

We conduct DBS checks for all volunteers and require two reference upon application. If you have any difficulties providing a reference, please speak to a manager for assistance.

Give your time and save lives. Volunteer with us today!