New-U is a charity which brings together a community of people passionate about sustainability and social mobility. Our pre-loved clothing boutique in the heart of Norwich city centre offers an ...
Volunteer Shop Assistant
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Clare Francis
#57412
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To support the work of a sustainable clothes swap & loan shop in Castle Quarter Norwich, including support to young people on work experience placements.
New-U is a charity with the primary aim to offer work experience opportunities to young people furthest from the labour market, via work placements in the shop in Castle Quarter, Norwich.
Main Duties:
· Provide a high level of customer service to customers in the shop
· To assist the shop staff and customers to follow swap and loan processes
· Help keep the shop clean and attractive to patrons
· To ensure that standards of security, health and safety are met
· Help the shop staff to maintain accurate and up to date records, paper and electronic
· Tasks will include; serving customers, allocating points, steaming, re-stocking rails, advising customers and creating visual displays
· On occasions, volunteers may be asked to support young people on work placements to complete their daily tasks
Attributes we are looking for in a volunteer:
· The ability to relate to people of different ages/backgrounds and gain their trust
· Tact, patience and understanding
· A non-judgemental attitude
· The ability to work in a team and also use your own initiative
· Good time management and organisation skills
· Basic IT skills
· A supportive attitude towards health and wellbeing
Benefits of volunteering with New-U:
· You will become part of the unique and innovative concept of swapping not shopping
· Your time will allow us to support more young people on work experience placement
· You input will keep our shop thriving and enable us to continue to run events for the wider community
· You will gain/extend experience in a retail environment
· Your knowledge of the challenges facing unemployed young people will grow
· We welcome the knowledge, skills and experience you will bring
· 50% points discount on swap items on the days that you volunteer for New-U, applicable after 20 volunteering hours completed. Must be redeemed on date of volunteering.
All prospective volunteers will be invited to a trial session prior to signing a volunteer agreement.
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About New-U Enterprises Ltd
New-U is a charity which brings together a community of people passionate about sustainability and social mobility. Our pre-loved clothing boutique in the heart of Norwich city centre offers an accessible and alternative shopping experience, where customers are awarded loyalty points for their clothing donations which can act as a discount in store. Our passion to save the environment and improve social mobility is delivered through:
• Work placements for unemployed young adults who desperately need work experience and mentoring to enable them to achieve their potential
• Workshops themed around employability skills to increase young people's confidence and self-esteem for the work place
• Free smart clothing to those with financial barriers to accessing appropriate wear for job interviews or other occasions
• Free upcycling workshops bringing people together to craft sustainable and connect with their local community
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