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No matter how you have lost your sight, and at whatever stage of life you have experienced sight loss, we are here to offer support and advice.
For more than 165 years, Insight Gloucestershire has ...
Charity Shop Volunteers required for our new shop!
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Summary
Come and support us in our very first charity shop, opening in Stroud this summer, and help to make a difference in your local community!Detailed description
Our charity shop is not just a shop: as well as offering retail to generate income to support our vital work, there will also be a resource centre and consultation space, where people living with sight loss in the local area can access information, advice and guidance.
We are seeking volunteers to assist with the shop's daily activities and help us generate income to support the invaluable work of the charity.
What will you be doing?
- Assisting and serving customers
- Operating the till and money handling
- Processing stock donations
- Displaying donations and shop re-filling
- Housekeeping: ensuring the shop is always in a tidy and organised condition
- Shop merchandising and arranging window displays
- Promoting public understanding of the work of Wiltshire Sight and the importance of raising funds through the shop
What skills and experience are needed?
- A reliable and conscientious attitude
- Friendly, helpful, and understanding
- Effective listening skills
- Good verbal communication skills
- Flexible and committed
- Be well presented
What will you gain from the role?
- A portfolio of retail skills and knowledge
- Experience of working with a variety of people
- Experience of a team working environment
- A greater understanding of sight loss
What support will be given?
- Induction
- Retail training
- Support from the Volunteer Coordinator
- Supervision from our Retail Team
- Additional training as appropriate
When will you be needed?
We currently have full availability and have no restrictions for joining the team. Our shop will be open 7 days a week
How often will you be needed?
A minimum contribution of 2 hours per week would be preferred.
A commitment of 4 hour shifts once or twice a week would be a fantastic support but we welcome all enquiries, however much time you have to offer.
References
Two references required.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Insight Gloucestershire
For more than 165 years, Insight Gloucestershire has been supporting local blind and partially sighted people. We provide timely and appropriate support services for all people affected by sight loss in Gloucestershire, along with their families and friends. Our aim is to ensure people with sight loss in the county are able to lead active, independent and fulfilled lives.
Our aims are:
- To ensure all people with sight loss in our geographic area (and their family and friends) know where they can find support relevant to their personal situation.
- To provide a range of good quality, high impact services driven by the voice and needs of our clients.
- To build a strong and sustainable organisation which adds real value, can demonstrate its impact and has the confidence of the people and organisations we work with.
As a charity, we work across the county of Gloucestershire. We have a low vision resource centre in Cheltenham. We also regularly run local advice hubs and social groups in towns across the county where clients can access information, advice and guidance.