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Community Shop Volunteer – VH03

About with Friends

Cromer

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Part time

20 days ago

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Job summary

An energetic charity is seeking volunteers to support members in their community shop. This rewarding role involves assisting individuals with learning disabilities in various customer service and retail tasks, fostering their skills and confidence. Volunteers will enjoy a flexible commitment, ideally one day a week, and engage in a vibrant community atmosphere. Join a passionate team dedicated to empowering individuals to lead fulfilling lives and make a real difference in their community.

Qualifications

  • Experience in customer service and retail tasks is beneficial.
  • Patience and understanding are key for supporting members.

Responsibilities

  • Support members in the community shop with various retail tasks.
  • Help build members' skills and confidence in a retail environment.

Skills

Customer Service
Patience
Understanding
Retail Skills

Job description

Role:
Volunteers will offer support to members of About with Friends in their community shop. The role is suitable for those who enjoy various aspects of being in a retail environment and who have patience and understanding in supporting members with a variety of customer service and retail tasks, helping build up their skills and confidence.

Time commitment:
The community shop will be open 6 days a week between 9:30am – 4:30pm. A regular commitment of one day a week would be preferable, however a half day opportunity can also be arranged.

About the charity:
About with Friends is an active and energetic charity that is based in Cromer, North Norfolk. Their main purpose is to offer children, young people and adults with learning disabilities the chance to lead the lives they choose. Members have the opportunity to develop lasting friendships, engage in social activities, get involved in the community, have the chance to try new experiences and to learn new skills for both life and work.

How to apply:
If you are interested in this role and would like to apply or would like more information, contact the Volunteer Hub at Merchants’ Place –
E: volhub@merchantsplace.co.uk
T: 01263 519454

Alternatively, you can complete an online registration form and your details will be sent to us directly. A link for the form can be found on our Volunteer Hub page on our website.

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