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RSPCA Charity Shop Volunteer - Kenton

RSPCA North West London and South Hertfordshire Branch

Our charity shop in Pinner is looking for friendly volunteers to join our team and help make our shop a huge success. Make new friends, have fun, and help us help more animals!

Overview of opportunity

As a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant, you would join a small team of other volunteers to help make it a success and raise vital funds for animal welfare.

About the RSPCA

Founded in 1824 we have been saving animals for almost 200 years and are proud to be the oldest welfare charity around. It has always been our vision to live in a world where all animals are respected and treated with compassion, so our volunteers and employees work tirelessly to ensure that all animals can live free from pain and suffering.

About Our Charity Shop in Kenton

The shop is part of the RSPCA North West London & South Hertfordshire Branch and plays an essential role in raising the profile of the RSPCA in our local community and funds for our branch so that we can continue our vital animal welfare work. Our shops sell donated items, including clothes, books, bric-a-brac and collectables.

Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant responsibilities

  • Helping customers in the shop find what they need
  • Accepting donations of items and money from the public
  • Processing sales through the till and card machine
  • Sorting through donated items to determine what we can sell
  • Preparing donated items for sale by steaming and hanging items
  • Merchandising stock on the shop floor
  • Creating attractive shop window displays

What we can offer you as a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant

  • A way to meet new people and make new friends in your local area
  • A place where you will learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, merchandising, and many more
  • Induction and training programme relevant to your role
  • The opportunity to make a huge difference to the welfare of animals

We hope you are interested in volunteering for our branch. For more information and to apply, please email [email protected] or drop in to the shop and pick up an application form!

What skills do I need?

What we are looking for in a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant

  • Friendly volunteers who are confident talking to people
  • Retail experience would be ideal but is not necessary as full training will be given
  • We are ideally aiming for someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment at hours to suit you
  • Good communication and numeracy skills
  • You will need to be aged 18 or over

About RSPCA North West London and South Hertfordshire Branch

We are a local branch of the RSPCA, providing local animal welfare services

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

We ask volunteers to make a minimum commitment to at least one three hour session per week, where possible.

Where does this role take place?

225 Kenton Road
Kenton
HA3 OHD

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Register your interest
Contact RSPCA North West London and South Hertfordshire Branch
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Wildlife and Animals
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Retail
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Informal Discussion
  • Other
  • References
  • Trial Period

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