Retail Lead Volunteer

Could you support your local PDSA shop- and help us care for pets of people in need?

Every PDSA shop needs an amazing team of volunteers to make it a success and we're on the lookout for people to join us.

Our shops raise funds to support our 49 pet hospitals and increase awareness of the work we do to get the nation PetWise.

Lead volunteers are trained in all aspects of running the shop and can deputise for the manager, so this is a fantastic opportunity that would really enhance your CV.

This is a varied and responsible role where you'll be supporting the Shop Manager and Assistant Manager with the day-to-day running of the shop.  You'll be encouraged to lead on new projects and may be asked to provide cover when the Manager is absent from the shop.

What skills do I need?

*Are you a natural team leader and problem solver?

*Do you have great communication skills?

*Do you have previous management experience?

*Are you commercially aware?

*Do you have good IT skills?

*Are you confident working independently?

If the answer is yes to most of these, this could be the ideal role for you.  We provide training and we reimburse travel expenses so you won't be out of pocket.

We can offer you the chance to:

*Develop fantastic retail and supervisory skills for your CV

*Work flexible hours that suit you.

*Make new friends

*Learn new skills and have fun

We're looking for people who are:

*Positive and friendly

*Willing to take responsibility and manage others

*Confident in cash handling

*Aware of health and safety issues

*Happy to work as part of a team

*Flexible and keen to learn

*Able to work independently

Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering at our Blackpool shop, we'd love to hear from you!

PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment and selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks. A basic DBS check is required for this role. 

Don't hesitate and apply today at www.pdsa.org.uk/volunteering

What skills do I need?

*Positive and friendly

*Willing to take responsibility and manage others

*Confident in cash handling

*Aware of health and safety issues (training will be provided)

*Flexible

*Happy to work in a diverse team

*Keen to learn

*Want to enhance your retail skills and CV

*Commercially aware

Confident working independently

All training will be provided regardless of experience