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Our shops help raise lots of money for us. It’s always lovely chatting to our customers about the fabulous items we sell and telling them about the fantastic work that we do. You’ll get the chance to meet new people and make friends plus you’ll be part of an amazing team of volunteers.There’s so much for you to get stuck in to when you’re volunteering in our shops. In the stock room role you’ll be helping with tasks such as sorting donated items, checking item quality, steaming clothes and replenishing stock on the shop floor.It would be ideal if you could volunteer one shift a week, which is about four hours but we're also happy to have more flexible times. No special skills are needed as we’ll show you what to do and we provide all the training you’ll need. But if you have any experience or particular interest tell us, it may come in useful. It’s really easy to get your volunteering started. Just click on ‘Apply’ and get filling in your details!Volunteer role Shop Assistant: Stock RoomVolunteer manager Shop ManagerWhere you will be based CommunityWhy we want you Our shops play a key role in our work and all profits go to helping more pets in need. By volunteering, your contribution has an impact far into the future. Our Volunteer Shop Assistants help with the day to day running of our shops. They sort our donations to ensure only top quality goods make it to the shop floor and prepare them so they are ready for sale. Last year, our shops raised millions – we couldn’t do this without our volunteers and we need your help!What you will be doingSorting our donated items to quality check them before they go on saleSteaming clothes and making sure all our donated goods are in top conditionHelping to price items ready to go on displayHousekeeping in the stock roomReplenishing the stock on the shop floorThe skills you needAn interest in the shop, and an enthusiasm for raising money through its workThe ability to work as part of a team and get on with other volunteers in the shopHigh standards to ensure all the items we display for sale are top qualityA willingness to help with a range of tasks in the shop, and to undertake tasks as requestedWhat's in it for youYou will be supported and trained in all areas of retail and customer service by the Charity Shop ManagerGain experience for your CVSupport your local communityGain more confidenceMake new friendsDisclaimer The shift hours are flexible and there is no minimum time commitment to be a volunteer. To volunteer in our shops there is a minimum age of 14. We accept students who are volunteering for their Duke of Edinburgh awards - please apply for our DofE Shop Assistant Role. Blue Cross holds inclusion as a core organisational value. We positively encourage applications from eligible volunteers regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity. We actively embrace our differences and know that it is our differences that make us unique. You are very welcome at Blue Cross, without the need to hide any part of who you are.60 High Street, Andover, Hampshire, SP10 1NG, United Kingdom#J-18808-Ljbffr