Shop Volunteer
You will be redirected to the Hive Portsmouth website to express your interest.
Role Requirements
Brief Overview:
As a Shop Volunteer your role will be to assist in the day to day running of the shop.
Role Purpose:
Providing support to the three members of staff and other volunteers in our shop as well as excellent customer service to our community.
Specific Duties:
● Maintaining a knowledge of our products and recognise customer needs, to be able to suggest recommendations as needed
● Handling food and packing, including both stocking of shelves and preparation of orders
● Till operation and handling of cash (although this is not a necessary requirement)
● Helping with deliveries including manual handling of heavy loads (not compulsory)
● Assisting in the visual merchandising of the shop
● Maintaining high levels of cleanliness throughout the shop with daily, weekly and monthly cleaning tasks
You Will:
● Gain significant retail experience & customer service
● Improve your communication and merchandising skills
● Become part of a unique community project
● Meet and work with warm and friendly people
● Achieve a great personal satisfaction by helping people to reduce their plastic intake
● Meet people from all walks of life and make new friends
What We Offer:
● Support from a member of staff or a Committee Member during your shifts
● 10% discount on all of our products
What skills do I need?
Personal Requirements
● Good communication and customer service skills
● Friendly approachable demeanour
● Reliable and punctual
● Ability to work as part of a team environment and with the general public
Over 18 years old only
Details
- Minimum time commitment
- Not suitable for under 18's
When is this role available?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
Time Commitment: Volunteers will ideally commit to a minimum of 1 shift per week.
The shop is currently open:
Mondays 10:30am-6:00pm,
Tuesdays-Thursdays 10:00am-5:30pm,
Fridays 9:00am-4:30pm,
Saturdays 10:00am-4:30pm,
Sundays 10:30-4:30pm
Shift times vary according to opening hours, but there are three shifts a day (opening, afternoon and closing) each of which is usually about 2-3 hours. Opening shifts start 30-60min before the shop opens and closing shifts finish 30min after the shop closes.
Location:
76 Elm Grove
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO5 1LN
You will be redirected to the Hive Portsmouth website to express your interest.
Similar Opportunities
More Opportunities from The Package Free Larder
Plastic-Free Shop Steering Committee Member
Posted for The Package Free Larder
As a Committee Member you share responsibility for directing the activity of the organisation, ensuring it is well run and delivering the outcomes for...