In Shaw Trust Princes Risborough, volunteers help us raise vital funds to support people in communities across the UK.
The Sales Assistant Volunteer role is a great way to help out. As the friendly face of your shop, you will help to make donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome here.
No previous experience is needed. We believe that everyone has something to offer. Our friendly shop team will give you all the training and support you need to make a real difference here.
Key tasks
Every day is different in our shop – that’s part of the fun!
- Serving customers on the till
- Creating a friendly shop atmosphere to make everyone feel welcome
- Handling cash and card payments
- Helping donors and supporters
What's in it for you
- Improve communication skills and boost your CV
- Grow your confidence and meet new people
- Some lunch and travel expenses
- We can be flexible around education, family, work, or health etc.
- Volunteering is great for staying socially and physically active
What we’re asking for
- Normally we ask for around 4 hours a week, but we can be flexible
- Are you helpful and happy to be part of a team?
- Are you excited to learn new skills?
- Volunteers in our shop must be aged 14+
Whatever your passion, volunteering is a great way to make a difference and build your skills. If you have any questions about volunteering, feel free to ask!
Shaw Trust Princes Risborough | 35 High Street, Princes Risborough HP27 0AX
Join Shaw Trust
At Shaw Trust we help people facing disadvantage to enjoy the best chance in life, to find a way into fulfilling work and to build a strong sense of wellbeing. The funds we raise in your local shop help us support over 50,000 people each year.
From Glasgow to Glastonbury, our 24 shops help to raise almost £1,000,000 annually to support Shaw Trust programmes. With over 200 volunteers in our shops, retail volunteers are part of a committed and caring community, giving time to improve communities across the UK.
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
- Free or subsidised travel
- Store discount
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person