Bookshop Volunteer

We are FARA. We have been around for over 30 years and have 40 Charity Shops across London. Our Kensington store is opening an exciting Book Cave, and we need a volunteer to come and help us with this. By volunteering you will be helping not only the work of the charity, but also creating a pleasant experience for our community of customers. You will also help us make sure the items FARA can’t sell, find the right home, maximising our contribution to a sustainable economy.

The Role:

The role will be but not limited to:

· Sorting book donations

· Pricing books

· Identifying valuable and collectible books

· Some lifting of books onto shelves

· Book displays

· Greeting and assisting customers

The Volunteer:

· Someone who has a passion for books and is perhaps in a book club

· Someone who is friendly, approachable and enthusiastic

· If you have worked with books before that is a bonus

What’s in it for you?

Our shops are run by welcoming, collaborative teams where everyone works together. You will gain experience volunteering with a team who support each other to develop, challenge and celebrate their contributions with FARA. Full training will be provided. We can provide a positive work experience and a safe space to learn and further your skills

Your time:

The opening hours of the shop are 10:00 – 18:00. We are looking for someone who has a few hours a week to spare volunteering with us. FARA will try to be as flexible as possible to allow you to volunteer when you are able.

If you think this is the role for you then please press the Apply button. Alternatively, please email Jobs3@faracharity.org

FARA is committed to being an inclusive employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

Job Type: Volunteer

Ability to commute/relocate:

• London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person