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Retail Assistant - Clothing/misc

  • British Red Cross (Kirrie)
  • VO90915

Description

Have a little time on your hand to spare? We may have the perfect solution!

Our wee Red cross Shop are looking for new people to join our team. Have you always wanted to work in a charity shop? Doo you have a flare for fashion, jewellery, antiques or you may just love a chat!

Why not give volunteering a try, even a couple hours a week?

We need sorters, steamers, till operators, those with an interest in books, fashion, collectables. You never know what will come in the next bag of donations.......different every day! Assisting in the shop will help people learn new skills, meet people, be part of a team and help fundraise for the organisation. The shop is staffed with trained people who will assist and help you settle in both in the stockroom and shop floor.

If you would more information, pop in to the shop, phone or go on to the red cross website and search for kirriemuir shop and fill out an application!

Organisation aims and objectives

Helping people in crisis

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

3 hours minimum

Frequency and commitment details

3 hours minimum

Restrictions

No till work until volunteers are 15
Experience required: Good people skills, numeracy and communication skills, must be confident in speaking to members of the public
Travel details: Kirriemuir
Minimum age: 14

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Public Transport
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

Last updated 3 months ago

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