Why am I needed?
Communityis at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help thoseaffected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer peopleget cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment.However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities arecrucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time andcommitment to help us make a difference. We need you to help value our interestingdonations in our shops to help turn them into cash.
What will I be doing?
* Researching interesting items online onsites such as eBay, Amazon and Abe Books to value them for sale in the shop
* Enlisting help from local auction houseswhen needed
* Working together with the shop team toidentify and price high value items
* Speaking with customers, making themwelcome and answering queries
* Promoting awareness of the charity andthe services that we provide
How much time do I need to commit?
We’d need you to give around three hours per week ifyou can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, weappreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on yourapplication form. All we ask is that you give the same hours each week and thatyou let us know as soon as you can if you’re not able to make it. This’ll helpus to plan our week.
What support will I be given?
* Beforestarting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you do try a small number ofhours in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you. The amount ofhours can be decided between you and the Shop Manager.
* Followingthat the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to run you through the basics ofhelping in a shop in your first few days and they’ll always be on hand afterthat.
* Becominga volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and iscertainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.
What benefits can I expect?
* Reasonable expenses will be reimbursedin line with organisational policy
* The satisfaction of knowing you’remaking a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particularthe people who access our unique services
* The opportunity to be creative and bringnew ideas to the shop whilst developing your visual merchandising and retailskills
* The opportunity to develop new andexisting skills
* Access to all internal vacancies
* Access to training
* The enjoyment of meeting new people andbeing part of our Retail Team
* The chance to gainexperience of helping Wales’ leading cancer charity
Inclusivity:
Whetheryou’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feelwelcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity acrossour people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspectivethat reflects the communities we serve.
We areworking to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place tovolunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age,disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (whichincludes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexualorientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civilpartnership.
Skills
What skills do I need?
* It’d be great if you have some knowledge of or interest in vintage items, know what to look out for with brands, pottery marks, book publishing dates etc.
* A really keen eye for detail and ability to cross reference items across a number of websites to provide the most realistic valuation
* Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
* Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.
* Ability to use computer for research
Whist this role will be mainly sitting at a computer desk, you may need to handle bags and donations from the public and there may be stairs to climb depending on which shop you are based in. If you have any concerns about this, please speak with the Shop Manager when expressing your interest in volunteering.
* Age restrictions
16+ unless completing a DOE
* Expenses reimbursed
In line with policy
* Health and Safety Policy
* Ongoing support
* Training provided
* Volunteers covered by insurance
When can I volunteer?
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Location
19a High Street
Hythe
Hampshire
SO45 6AG
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