Charity Shop Volunteer

We are currently recruiting volunteers for our Falmouth Charity Shop.

Volunteering is open to everyone, and no experience is required. You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you!  Volunteering shifts in the shop are weekly and the time commitment is 2-3 hours.

We'll offer you a comprehensive induction and continuous training opportunities to help you feel confident and succeed in your role.

Shop floor duties include:

• Serving customers, taking cash at the till
• Helping customers with questions
• Putting stock out and keeping the store looking tidy and inviting
• Accepting donations from our customers and telling them about Gift Aid
• Dressing and designing window displays
• Telling them about Brandon Trust and the wonderful work we do!

Stockroom duties include:

• Ensuring we Gift-Aid our stock
• Helping us manage/maintain our sorting facilities
• Hanging, ticketing and steaming stock
• Cleaning and processing non-clothing stock

We truly appreciate our volunteer team and want you to be fully involved in our daily activities. We'll offer you opportunities that match your skills and interests, ensuring you feel comfortable and valued every step of the way. 

If you feel this is for you, please complete our enquiry form Volunteering in Bristol and other areas of the UK | Brandon Trust. 

I’m interested. What difference will I make?

Money raised from our charity shop is used to create job opportunities for the people we support. Volunteering with us means you are directly helping our stores run well, so we can raise more money and create more job opportunities for the people we support. You can read more about us here: www.brandontrust.org. 

What other qualities do you need from me?

We need you to be friendly, welcoming, and willing to be part of the team, to learn new skills, and to ask for help when you need it. We’d also like you to turn up for your volunteering times, or let your manager know if you can’t make it that day. You will be supportive of the work we do at Brandon Trust and of the people we support, some of whom will be working or volunteering in the shop with you.

Sounds great. What will I get from volunteering with Brandon Trust?

• A chance to work in a friendly team, make new friends, and meet a diverse group of colleagues
• The feel-good factor of knowing you are helping more people with learning disabilities and autism gain employment
• Flexibility to fit around your other commitments and lifestyle
• Volunteer discount on some donated goods
• Additional training, in person and online, through our Charity Retail Association membership
• Work experience to add to your CV
• Tea and biscuits provided on shift!
• Access to future Brandon Trust job opportunities  

Any questions, contact Mark Nelson, Volunteer Coordinator, at: 07464 670230 or: [email protected]