Voluntary Action Arun & Chichester

Volunteering

Join our wonderful team at Midhurst - Shop Assistant

For St Wilfrid's Hospice

Register your Interest

At our Midhurst shop located on North Street you will have the opportunity to be involved in many aspects of the day-to-day running of the store including, but not limited to:

  • Meeting and welcoming our donors and customers
  • Sorting and pricing Stock replenishment
  • General customer service Shop floor work
  • Window displays
  • Processing sales (till work)


What is in it for you?

In return for your time and enthusiasm you will have the opportunity to be part of a supportive team that value the contribution of volunteers, gain new skills and experience, see the wonderful treasures that are donated to us, and most importantly contribute vital funds towards providing care at St Wilfrid’s Hospice for people in your local community.

Skills

We are looking for individuals to:-

  • Have a welcoming smile, cheerful disposition with good interpersonal skills
  • Be reliable and dependable
  • Have a good level of fitness in order to volunteer in the shop for 3-4 hours,
  • Be confident to deal with a wide range of people, from customers to staff and other volunteers
  • Be flexible as you may be asked to help out with new tasks occasionally 
  • Volunteer as part of a team 
  • You may be required to volunteer unsupervised on occasions
  • Minimum age 16 years (exception DOE)
  • Comply with all applicable policies and procedures of the Hospice

 

Some previous retail experience and/or customer service would be desirable, but not essential.

About St Wilfrid's Hospice

St Wilfrid’s Hospice is much more than a building. We provide tailored end of life care both in the community and at our Hospice, supporting our patients living with a terminal illness, and their family and friends.

All our vital services are provided free of charge, thanks to the generous support of fundraisers and donors.

Interests

  • No specific interest

Activities

  • Creativity
  • Fundraising and Finance
  • General Helping
  • Retail
  • Supporting Charities

Details

  • No - DBS check required
  • Yes - Equality and Diversity Policy
  • Yes - Expenses reimbursed
  • Yes - Health and Safety Policy
  • Yes - Is it fully accessible
  • Yes - Ongoing support
  • Yes - Suitable for physical or sensory impairment
  • Yes - Suitable for Under 18's
    Minimum age 16 years (exception DOE)
  • Yes - Training provided
  • Yes - Volunteer induction
  • Yes - Volunteer Policy
  • Yes - Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Yes - Written role description

Availability

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No No No
Afternoon No No No No No No No
Evening No No No No No No No

How much time does the role take up? How often you volunteer is flexible so if you can help any time on these days we would love to hear from you please.

Location

5 North Street
Midhurst
West Sussex
GU29 9DL

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