Volunteer Retail Assistant Newark on Trent, England
Job description
About us
White Rose CIC is a registered UK charity retailer founded in 2009 by Nottingham Trent university students to support the work of Aegis Trust. Aegis is a UK NGO that aims to prevent and resolve conflict and mass atrocities through peace education programmes in communities worldwide.
At White Rose we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, as we actively support Aegis in their mission to prevent discrimination that leads to mass atrocities.
White Rose support Aegis by selling handpicked, high quality, pre-loved fashion items and accessories in our multiple shops across Nottinghamshire, beyond and now online! 100% of the profits generated by White Rose goes to support the work of the Aegis Trust.
How you can help
Volunteering in our White Rose shops is a diverse, exciting and fulfilling experience. We provide the opportunity for you to utilise and develop your skills, so no two shifts are the same.
You don’t need any previous experience to volunteer, all we ask is that you are motivated, hardworking and keen to learn new skills or share your experience and talents to support an amazing cause!
We offer a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you feel confident and able to excel in your volunteer role with White Rose.
Typical tasks of store volunteer:
- Welcome and serve customers
- Sort in store donations and put out the new stock deliveries
- Prepare stock for sale through steaming, tagging and pricing
- Serve at the till, at the point of sale
- Offer excellent customer service, engaging with every customer
- Raise awareness of the work of the Aegis Trust
- Create eye-catching window and in store displays through visual merchandising
- Keep the shop tidy, clean and a great experience for our customers
Where volunteering will take place:
Our stores are based around Nottinghamshire and beyond. When you apply you can choose which store you are interested in!
When can I volunteer?
Any days – Monday to Sunday
Any time between 10am – 5pm
How long is a typical session?
We require a minimum of 4 hours a week.
How many shifts can I do?
As many as you like! Some of our team do one a week, some do 5 a week!
What to expect from volunteering at White Rose
Volunteering with us has many benefits, both personal and professional:
- A creative and rewarding outlet for your talents
- Opportunities for you to enrich the lives of other people
- Helps generate funding for the Aegis Trust to carry out their life saving work.
- A chance to utilise the skills you have and develop new ones
- Access to regular and ongoing support from a friendly and supportive team
- Build your confidence
- Enhance your CV
- First pick of great stock
- References are available on request and a volunteer certificate.
What you will get as a White Rose Volunteer:
- Excellent internal volunteer career pathway
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Telephone GP & Private Prescription Service
- Long service recognition and appreciation gifts
- Access to 1000's of Benefits and Discounts through WR Rewards.
- Access to health and wellbeing perks
Apply NOW!
Follow the link below to our website to complete an online application form. We’ll then get in touch directly to discuss the opportunity in more detail.
https://whiterosefashion.com/volunteer
Follow the links below to learn more about White Rose and the Aegis Trust:
https://www.aegistrust.org/
https://whiterosefashion.com/
Job Type: Volunteer
Application question(s):
- Please can you confirm that you know this is an unpaid volunteering role?
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: WRVOLNBS
