Shop Volunteer (High Wycombe)
Suggested Involvement
It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for a couple of hours a week and some do more. Many people volunteer either a morning or an afternoon each week -this is something that will be discussed at the selection stage, after you’ve applied.
Why volunteer with Save the Children?
In over 100 countries, we support children to transform their lives. By providing live-saving short-term help, and pushing for deep-rooted social change, we help children take , their future into their own hands.
We believe every child has the right to learn. Every child should have good food to fuel their bodies and every child should have medicine when they're sick.
We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams are key to raising vital funds for our work and act as incredible advocates for the rights of children both in the UK and around the world.
Volunteering in the shop
Our Shop Volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.
Skills and Experiences Required
We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experienceas full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and will to follow Save the Children’s policies as well as be an excellent representative for Save the Children
We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities. Everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.
What happens next?
We also ask for two references. (Both referees should be people who are 18 years of age or older, and aren't related to you. One referee should be someone you know from a formal setting - work, school, volunteering, a faith leader, social or youth worker, etc.)
After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for a trial shift. It’s a great opportunity to visit the shop, meet some of our existing volunteers and have a go at some of the tasks that you would be supporting with as a shop volunteer. Hopefully allowing you to get a feel for the role and make sure it’s for you
How you’ll hear about your application
Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive notifications to the email address you apply with. Sometimes the emails we send about your application go into junk folders. We will keep in touch with you through an email address ending in @save-the-children.goassemble.com, do check your junk folder for confirmation of your application and other messages from us.
Safeguarding at Save the Children
Everyone at Save the Children must demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children and adults in both out professional and personal lives. Everyone with a concern should report it at once. More information on safeguarding can be found here including how to make a report.
We are committed to protecting and keeping children safe. We select, check and manage our volunteers to make sure that we are able to do this. All volunteers and staff must agree to and follow our code of conduct. Any questions about becoming a volunteer? Call 020 3763 0260 or email volunteersupport@savethechildren.org.uk
More about this role
Volunteer role | Shop Volunteer |
Volunteer manager | Regional Retail Manager |
Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Our shops are very much part of their local community and volunteers help us make a real difference to children’s lives. Joining a fantastic team of volunteers, you’ll be helping to raise vital funds for children in the UK and overseas and telling our customers about the great work Save the Children does.
What you will be doing
- Welcoming and serving customers, including handling money
- Sorting donations and stock
- Making the shop look attractive, clean and tidy
- Helping with promotional events at the shop
- Following all shop processes, including registering Gift Aid donations
The skills you need
- Friendly and welcoming
- Sociable and can chat with customers
- Able to handle money
- Happy to be part of a team
- Flexible and willing to do any of the shop tasks
What's in it for you
- Full training and support
- Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy eg travel
- Experience of working in a shop as a volunteer
Disclaimer
Please note, we are committed to protecting and keeping children safe. We select, check and manage our volunteers to make sure that we are able to do this.