We offer a range of services aimed at individuals and families in and around Coventry.
Safe and Supported Accommodation.
Valley House provides specialist accommodation for individuals and families ...
Charity Shop Assistant Volunteer
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Melissa Murray
Provided
#97555
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Help support Valley House through our Community Charity Shop.
Our Charity Shop is looking for friendly and enthusiastic Volunteers to join our team and help support the work of Valley House.
The shop plays an important role raising funds that help us to continue supporting survivors of domestic abuse and their families across Coventry. By volunteering with us, you’ll gain valuable retail experience, meet new people and make a meaningful contribution to a local charity.
Time Commitment:
Flexible and to be agreed upon
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Welcoming and assisting customers
- Operating the till and handling transactions
- Sorting, pricing, and displaying donated items
- Assisting with stock management
- Creating attractive shop and window displays
- Managing and monitoring our Vinted account
- Photographing, listing, and uploading suitable donated items for sale on Vinted
- Responding to customer enquiries and managing online sales through Vinted
- Packing and preparing sold items for dispatch to customers
- Helping to ensure the Vinted account remains active, organised, and up to date
- Helping to keep the shop clean, tidy, and welcoming
- Supporting the day to day running of The Charity Shop
- Acting as an ambassador for Valley House and promoting our values
What We’re Looking For:
- Friendly and approachable with good communication skills
- Reliable and willing to work as part of a team
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good customer service skills or a desire to develop them
- An interest in retail, charity work, or supporting the local community
- No previous retail experience is required as training will be provided
What You’ll Gain:
- Valuable retail and customer service experience
- Experience handling stock, displays, and cash transactions
- Opportunities to develop confidence and transferable workplace skills
- Support, training, and ongoing guidance
- A reference after a successful period of volunteering
- The opportunity to meet new people and become part of a welcoming team
- The satisfaction of helping raise funds that support Valley House services
Join our charity shop team and help make a positive difference in your local community.
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About Valley House
We offer a range of services aimed at individuals and families in and around Coventry.
Safe and Supported Accommodation.
Valley House provides specialist accommodation for individuals and families experiencing domestic abuse, offering a safe haven for survivors to rebuild their lives.
Domestic Abuse - Complex Needs
Valley House provides specialised support for individuals with complex needs, including mental health, alcohol, and drug-related issues. Our dedicated team offers tailored assistance and interventions to help individuals manage these
challenges.
Reach
REACH Peer Support Service provides support for people aged 18 years and over who have common or severe mental illness. The service provides 1-2-1 support to people signposted from the Partnership Trust who may benefit from support in the Community from the VCFSE (Voluntary Community Faith and Social Enterprises).
Nursery
Our nursery welcomes children aged 6 weeks to 5 years old, with a team of passionate and qualified staff dedicated to providing engaging learning experiences and a fun-filled environment.