Store volunteer
Background Information
The Cedarwood Trust has opportunities for volunteers in its new Subscription Supermarket, called NOURISH.
NOURISH is not a food bank, nor is it a normal food shop. It's a 'Food Membership Scheme' where, once you're a member (£1 to join, only one member per household, no other restrictions), for a £4 weekly subscription you can get food / goods that have a value of over £15. You can only shop once a week, but you don't have to shop every week.
Purpose
We are seeking volunteers to help in the shop and the warehouse at Cedarwood Trust. The Nourish Store is open 11:00-13:00 Mon-Thurs with volunteer shifts being 10am to 2pm. You don't have to volunteer every day. Your duties would rotate between serving in the shop and maintaining stock levels, so your day would be quite varied. You'll be part of a busy, bustling community centre, and helping out in a new initiative that will bring fair access to food to all.
Main Tasks and Activities
After a quick team meeting, and ensuring everything is ready for the store opening at 11am. Volunteers would usually process any membership applications, answer any questions from customers, serve the customers, handle cash, make sure that shelves are kept full, and ensure that the shop is kept, clean safe and tidy. Once the store is closed at 2p.m. then restocking in preparation for the next day takes place.
Benefits
Training and development and ongoing mentoring and support, ensures that you are fully prepared for the role. You’ll get the chance to learn customer service skills, logistics, and be part of a team.
About The Cedarwood Trust
Cedarwood is a community hub based in the Meadow Well estate in North Shields.
We focus on supporting our visitors to make use of opportunities to improve their health, education, leisure, and economic situation. Our core themes are community support, training, food poverty and child development.
We rely heavily on volunteers to provide our range of activities and services.
What skills do I need?
This role requires
- Good verbal communication skills
- Ability to operate independently, and as part of a small team
- Ability to follow instruction without supervision
- The role will require lifting, so we are seeking volunteers who are reasonably fit and can lift and carry a crate that weighs 20kg for a short distance.
The most important quality for this role is enthusiasm and willingness to provide a great service to our customers.
Posted for
The Cedarwood Trust
Interests
- Civic Responsibility and Communities
- Families and Parenting
- Health and Social Care
- Older People
Activities
- General Helping
- Practical Skills
- Retail
- Supporting Charities
Details
- Age restrictions
16 plus - DBS check required
Paid for by Cedarwood Trust - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Expenses reimbursed Free Lunch and Drink - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy (where relevant)
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
The Nourish Store is open 11:00-13:00 Mon-Thurs with volunteer shifts being 10am to 2pm.
Location
Avon Avenue
Meadow Well
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 7QT
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