Crawley Charity Shop Volunteers

Guild Care has 13 charity shops across Worthing, Crawley and Littlehampton. These shops are key in raising much needed funds to support the work we do in the local community. As a volunteer within our charity shops will join a team of dedicated volunteers supported by a small number of staff. Each day is different, but the constant is that you will be supporting the work of Guild Care. TO volunteer in one of our shops you must be 14 years or over.

What will I be doing? - Tasks & Duties:

Sort, price and display donated goods

Serve customers at the till point, operating the cash machine – if trained to do so

Offer helpful, professional and friendly service to customers

Help to keep the shop environment clean, tidy and safe.

What skills do I need?

It is Guild Cares’ hope and expectation that as a volunteer you will

• Be a team player
• Be enthusiastic and committed to the role
• Have a good level of initiative and common sense
• Have good communication skills
• Have an open and non-discriminatory attitude
• Be flexible in your approach
• Communicate with staff on duty.
• Have the opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people
• Have the satisfaction of knowing you are making a difference in your local community
• Be caring and compassionate in your approach
• An understanding of confidentiality and professional boundaries.

When do I need to be available?

Details

Some of our volunteers like to give one morning or afternoon per week, others do a bit more. Even a couple of hours per week can make a big difference.

Where does this role take place?