Volunteers Needed
Shop Team Leader - Withington, Manchester
Full Time, 37.5 Hrs P/W
We are seeking to recruit a self motivated and professional individual to manage our community shop in Withington. To maximise profitibility and to ensure the efficient and buisness like management of our shop. Leading by example you will work to a high standard and have the ability to help drive sales and achieve strict income targets.
Previous experience essential in a supervisory position, you will have experience in retail and will be able to deliver high quality customer service. you will be able to work under pressure and prioritise a changing workload.
Good communication and customer sevice skills are essentials.
Full Driving License essential.
Click here for an application pack, please complete and return to Mike Clark, at St Vincent's Store, Sudell street, Collyhurst, Manchester, M4 4JF or by email - mike.clark@svpnorthwest.co.uk.
Communications Assistant Volunteer - National Office, London (near Borough tube)
To assist with the production of SVP publications, including:
- The Society Magazine (Vincentian Concern)
- Annual Report
- Friends Newsletter
- Staff Newsletter
- Other leaflets, flyers and posters
To assist with the maintenance and update of the Society's websites.
It is desirable (but not necessary) that applicants are able to use Quark, Photoshop and Dreamweaver.
2/3 days per week – 10.00am – 4.00pm
Remuneration: £6.00/day towards travel and up to £3.50/day towards lunch
Please contact Matthew Stockton at matthews@svp.org.uk for an application or for more information.
Administration Assistant Volunteer - National Office, London (near Borough tube)
We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help process Christmas card, gifts and SVP resource orders. This role involves:
- Liaising with the Admin Assistant regarding orders to be processed
- Stock control of cards, gifts and resources including packing materials
- Preparing goods for dispatch
- Photocopying order forms
- Franking packages / parcels
- Delivering packages / parcels to post office / box
- Returning documentation to Admin Assistant
3 days per week – 10.00am – 4.00pm from 5th September – 16th December 2011
Remuneration: £6.00/day towards travel and up to £3.50/day towards lunch
Please contact Vicki Felstein at vickif@svp.org.uk for an application or for more information.
Database Assistant Volunteer - National Office, London (near Borough tube)
We are always in need of volunteers to help us with data entry and general office admin. If you would like to apply to become a volunteer at SVP's National Office in London (near Borough tube), please email info@svp.org.uk for an application form.
Community Shop Volunteers - Various Locations
Shop volunteers of varying descriptions and skills are currently required at our Community Shops across the country. All aspects of work involved with running a busy Community Charity Shop including: sorting and pricing, stock preparation and replenishment, cash handling and serving customers, merchandising and display, etc.
Collection/Delivery Volunteers
Collection and delivery volunteers are needed to assist the driver in collecting donations and delivering from the shop.
Driver Volunteers
Volunteer drivers are needed to cover and support the regular driver on the van, assist in offering weekend/evening collections and deliveries. Use of own car would be an advantage.
Electrical Appliance Engineers & PAT Testers
Electrical appliance engineers and PAT testers are needed to test and/or refurbish white goods and small electrical appliances prior to sale in the shop.
All of the shop positions listed above are unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed and tea and coffee provided as well as staff discount on items sold in the shops. Hours are flexible, with varying
shift options, working around when volunteers are available to help. Full training is provided. Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London. To apply, email Tony Nolan at tonyn
svp-shops.org.uk for further information.