Shop locations: Addlestone, Ashtead, Banstead, Bookham, Chessington Children, Chessington Clothes, East Molesey, Horsley, Shepperton, Stoneleigh, Tolworth, Worcester Park
We are looking for Volunteer Shop Assistants to help in our QEF charity shops which sell a wide range of donated goods, including books, fashion, jewellery, bric-a-brac.
There are lots of way you can help in the shop:
- Organising and displaying our varied merchandise (furniture in some of our shops)
- Serving customers at the till and helping them around the shop
- Keeping up our high standard of window display
- Sorting, steaming and pricing clothes
What’s in it for you?
- Be part of a welcoming, supportive team
- Gain transferable skills with full training in till work, stock rotation and display merchandising
- Boost your CV with real-life retail and customer service experience
- 20% discount in our shops
- Make a genuine difference in people’s everyday lives
What skills will you need?
You don’t need any previous retail experience for this role, just a willingness to learn and enthusiasm to engage with the public. Lots of volunteers find there is a particular aspect of the role they enjoy and become an expert in.
Age range: This role is open to anyone from 16 years+. We also offer Duke of Edinburgh volunteering opportunities.
Time commitment
Typically, shops are open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am – 4pm. However, we try to offer flexibility on shift times, so you can work around your other commitments.
- Morning shift: 10am – 1pm
- Afternoon shift: 1pm – 4pm
*To apply for this role, please email volunteering@qef.org.uk or call Hazel on 07771575198. You do NOT need to upload a CV or covering letter*