Second hand bookshop volunteer
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
National Trust protects and cares for places so people and nature can thrive. We look after hundreds of houses and close to a million objects, along with vast areas of coastline, countryside and green spaces, for everyone’s benefit. With our staff, members, volunteers and supporters, we’re the biggest conservation charity in Europe. Everyone can get involved, everyone can make a difference.
Our 2nd hand bookshop volunteers manage the visitor experience within Mottistone Manor during our season which runs from March to November.
Far more than just selling books, this role is about welcoming visitors, caring for the manor and sharing the story of this special place (you do not need to be an expert, all information is provided).
We need help to source and collect, sort and display, and to identify books of special interest or value.
What skills do I need?
You will need to be able to provide a warm welcome, and to make visitors comfortable as they browse our bookshop. Storytellers or those with a passion for talking are most welcome!
You may be working alone or as part of a team, so people skills and initiative are essential.
You must understand the care that is necessary, and be able to help us share and inspire through the important work that we are doing to look after all of our special places on the Isle of Wight and beyond.
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Duke of Edinburgh Award
- Suitable for Supported Volunteering
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When is this role available?
When: 11/04/2022 - 30/10/2026
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Our current shifts are 11-2pm or 2pm-5pm (roughly). There is some flexibility with this and volunteers do not need to commit to every week (although that may be preferable when possible).
Location:
Mottistone Gardens
Nr Brighstone
Mottistone
Isle of Wight
PO30 4ED
You will be redirected to the Isle of Wight Volunteer Centre website to express your interest.
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