Hours: Regular weekly shifts | Location: Charity Shop, Chesterfield Town Centre 

Volunteer Retail Assistant

If you love all things retail and meeting new people, then volunteering in our Charity Shop may be the role for you.

Overview

Our Charity Shop Retail Assistants are vital in the fundraising efforts for our Animal Centre. Our Charity Shop provides one of our most regular sources of income. You could gain lots of knowledge and experience that can help with your future career, whilst working with a friendly and dedicated team of other like-minded volunteers. 

Main duties and responsibilities

  • Welcome customers to the shop

  • Operate the till and cash handling

  • Accept donations of stock and sign up donors for Gift Aid

  • Assist the Shop Manager in day-to-day tasks

  • Help with customer enquiries

  • Stock preparation including hanging and steaming 

  • Stock presentation

  • Help keep the shop clean and tidy

Requirements for the role

  • A desire to support the animal welfare work of the RSPCA

  • Positive and friendly communication skills are required for this public facing role

  • Ability to follow instructions and comply with RSPCA policies and procedures

  • Participate in at least one fundraising event, collection or activity per year

Please note that our Charity Shop has stair access only to the stock room and toilet

For further information about this role, please contact us via email at volunteering@chesterfield-rspca.org.uk or telephone 01246 273358.