Retail Shop Assistant
We are seeking volunteers to lend a hand in our Eastbourne, Hailsham, Heathfield, Herstmonceux, Polegate, Seaford and Uckfield shops
Tasks include:
- Support the manager alongside fellow volunteers
- Welcome and serve customers, offering a high standard of service
- Operate electronic till to process purchases
- Contribute to keeping the shop premises clean and tidy
- Assist the manager in ensuring stock and cash security
- Assist in replenishing and displaying of stock and furniture
- Raise awareness of St Wilfrid’s Hospice and promote Hospice activities
You will need:
- To be friendly and welcoming
- To be self-motivated
- To have confidence in cash handling (training will be given)
- To be flexible, reliable and happy working in a team
- To comply with the relevant policies and procedures of St Wilfrid’s Hospice
- To undertake training as invited by the manager of the role
- To wear a name badge when you are volunteering
Training & Support:
- Organisational Induction Training
- Information Governance
- Site specific induction and training at your chosen shop/location
- Role specific training including manual handling, and steamer operation.
Disclose and Barring Service (DBS) Check: Not required in this role
Health and Safety Considerations in this Role:
- Slips, trips and falls
- Emergency procedures (fire/first aid/escape routes)
- Safe manual handling
- Individual capability (physically able to perform tasks)
- Appropriate clothing, (long hair tied back, sturdy shoes)
Suggested Time Commitment: Up to three shifts a week, a shift is usually four hours
If you are interested please fill out an application form stating which location you are interested. Alternatively you can visit your local shop and ask to speak with the manager.
