VOLUNTEER POSITIONS (MULTIPLE ROLES)

VOLUNTEER POSITIONS (MULTIPLE ROLES)

Posted for PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals)

Posted by Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde website to express your interest.

Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise funds to treat pets in need?

PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need.  All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever!!

By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:

*Gain retail experience

*Develop new skills and boost your CV

*Meet new people and support your local community

*Develop your current skills and knowledge

*Have fun

*Be part of a friendly team

Charity shop volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day to day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.

On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers.

Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing.

We provide training, so you don't need experience-and we  reimburse travel expenses so you won't be out of pocket.

We're looking for people who are 18 years of age an over that enjoy working a part of a team and making a difference.

PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy or maternity. We are committed so safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment and selection processes are robust amd rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.

What skills do I need?

* Friendly

*Team player

*Reliable and a good time keeper

*Willing to get involved and help with various tasks within the store

*Cash handling skills (for till users)

*Be able to work as part of a team

* Can offer free time to volunteer with us-even a few hours a week