Martlets is a local charity that provides terminally ill people in Brighton and Hove, and surrounding areas, with the very best care and support. Our expert team helps patients live life to the full during the precious time they have left.
Martlets opened in 1997. The staff and services were formed from the merger of three separate charities: Coppercliff Hospice, Tarner and MacMillan Day Hospice. Across the hospice services, more than 25,000 local people have been supported and cared for since 1997.
Most people receive care from us in their own homes. Outpatients also visit our hospice for pain relief, physiotherapy, counselling, welfare advice and social activities. Others choose to spend their final days here, or to join us as inpatients for respite care or symptom management.
What does the opportunity involve doing?
Following on from the amazing popularity and success of Snowdogs by the Sea and Snailspace, this Autumn Shaun the Sheep and friends will be flocking onto the streets of Brighton and Hove. This baa-rilliant trail will feature over 50 large and 50 mini Shaun sculptures, creating the biggest visitor attraction of the year.
What you’ll be doing:
We will be selling lots of Shaun by the Sea goodies throughout the trail and will need extra support at our pop-up location and other retail stores. Our Shaun and friends’ range will include backpacks, toys and stationery for the whole family.
This role is based mainly on the shop floor and will involve:
Greeting customers and creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere
Providing assistance and asking customers if they need help or product recommendations
Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments
Talking about Gift Aid, explaining why it is important to the charity and helping customers sign up
Keeping the shop floor looking great by tidying counters, refilling rails and organising displays
Giving out basic trail information and signpost customers to key destinations and our trail-grazers
Where: Location to be announced (central Brighton)
When: 7 September - 5 November 2023
We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to give around 4 hours a week during September – November, either a morning of afternoon shift. Shifts will be available Thursday - Sunday.
What induction, training and support is offered?
Full training in this role will be provided.
What skills or qualities are needed?
Friendly and approachable
Willing to learn and embrace new ways of working
Confident in talking to a variety of different people
Happy to work as part of a diverse team
Proud to volunteer for Martlets
Expectations:
In addition to full training you’ll get a snazzy uniform (t-shirt, fleece) and full support in your volunteering role. You may be asked to undertake some e-learning as part of this role.
In return we expect punctuality, positivity, politeness and passion. Plus, good communication skills and a regular commitment to the role.
More infoDate added
31st March 2022
Organisation
Location
Churchill Square
Deadline for applications
27 Aug 2023
Categories
Other groups
Activities
Volunteering as part of a team Volunteering in a charity shop
Disabled access?
No
Expenses paid?
Yes
Childcare available?
No
Contact name
Justine Roberts
Phone number
01273021549
Email address
volunteering@martlets.org.uk
https://mrecruit.ciphr-irecruit.com/Applicants/vacancy/3586/Volunteer-Retail-Assistant---Kemptown
