Volunteer Retail Assistant

Martlets shops sell everything from vintage clothes and furniture to electrical goods, books and children’s toys. Our shops are a great place to volunteer if you want to get some retail experience, make friends and support a local charity.

Where: Martlets shops across Brighton, Hove and the surrounding area

When: Our Brighton and Hove shops are open 10am-5pm Monday – Saturday and 10.30am-3.30pm Sunday. Our shops in Woodingdean, Rottingdean, Peacehaven and Lewes may have different opening times

Usual minimum commitment: Weekly morning or afternoon shift

What you’ll be doing:
To assist the Manager with the smooth running of the shop. Duties to include:

Preparing stock ready for sale
Refilling and creating displays throughout shops and in window
Light cleaning of counters, clothes rails and dusting of stock
Serving customers, using cash register, accepting donations
Signing up new Gift Aid donors

What’s in it for you:

Bring part of a small friendly team presenting the face of Martlets
Valuable work experience in a retail environment
Develop skills in stock ordering, visual merchandise, customer service
Dealing with the public
Reasonable travel expenses will be paid

Your skills and abilities:

Friendly manner – good with people
Retail experience is always welcomed but not essential as training will be given
An interest in vintage clothing, books, records, fashion is also welcomed- we always need people with an eye for something special!
Some roles require you to stand for long periods – please let us know if you have mobility problems

Expectations:

To attend Martlets Welcome Day and participate in any Martlets training relevant to the role
You will need to be reliable, flexible and willing to assist the manager
Be committed to good customer service
Willing to take instructions
Work as part of a team of staff and volunteers

How to apply: Download an application form or Fill out our online application form

Contact: Volunteering Services on 01273 273400 or email: [email protected]

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1.The Martlets is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of any personal information received from you. We strictly adhere to the requirements of the data protection legislation in the UK. (Data Protection Act 1998) The purpose of this statement is to explain to you what personal information we collect via our website and how we may use it. 2.When you submit an enquiry or place an order we need to know your details. This allows us to process and fulfil your enquiry and/or order. We do not collect any personal information that is not required for the order or enquiry process. 3.We may use your personal information for the purpose of directly communicating with you. 4.We do not sell, rent or exchange your personal information with any third party for commercial reasons, beyond the essential requirement for credit/debit card validation during purchase. 5.We follow procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us to prevent unauthorised access in accordance with the UK data protection legislation (Data Protection Act 1998). Information is only used for the purpose for which it is given. We do not collect sensitive information about you except when you specifically knowingly provide it. In order to maintain the accuracy of our database, you can ask for the information we hold about you although we will request proof of identity. We use a technology called "cookies" as part of a normal business procedure to track patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site. A cookie is an element of data that our Website sends to your browser which is then stored on your system. You can set your browser to prevent this happening. Any information collected in this way can be used to identify you unless you change your browser settings. We use the cookies to establish what pages of our website are the most popular and the type of information that visitors to the site are seeking. 6.In order to process credit/debit card transactions, the bank or card processing agency may require verification of your personal details for authorisation outside the EEA (European Economic Area). We will only send your information to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area with your permission if that country or territory ensures an adequate level of protection for the rights and freedoms of individuals in relation to processing personal data. 7.If you have any questions about privacy please contact us at:- Martlets Hospice Wayfield Avenue Hove BN3 7LW Tel: 01273 273400 The Martlets Hospice Limited is a charity registered under number 802145 and a company limited by guarantee under number 2326410. Martlets Hospice Trading Company Limited is a company limited by guarantee under number 4557282. Martlets Care Limited is a company limited by guarantee under number 6250709. Group VAT registration number 218597181.

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1.The Martlets is committed to protecting your privacy and maintaining the security of any personal information received from you. We strictly adhere to the requirements of the data protection legislation in the UK. (Data Protection Act 1998)

The purpose of this statement is to explain to you what personal information we collect via our website and how we may use it.

2.When you submit an enquiry or place an order we need to know your details. This allows us to process and fulfil your enquiry and/or order. We do not collect any personal information that is not required for the order or enquiry process.

3.We may use your personal information for the purpose of directly communicating with you.

4.We do not sell, rent or exchange your personal information with any third party for commercial reasons, beyond the essential requirement for credit/debit card validation during purchase.

5.We follow procedures in the storage and disclosure of information which you have given us to prevent unauthorised access in accordance with the UK data protection legislation (Data Protection Act 1998). Information is only used for the purpose for which it is given.

We do not collect sensitive information about you except when you specifically knowingly provide it. In order to maintain the accuracy of our database, you can ask for the information we hold about you although we will request proof of identity.

We use a technology called "cookies" as part of a normal business procedure to track patterns of behaviour of visitors to our site. A cookie is an element of data that our Website sends to your browser which is then stored on your system. You can set your browser to prevent this happening. Any information collected in this way can be used to identify you unless you change your browser settings. We use the cookies to establish what pages of our website are the most popular and the type of information that visitors to the site are seeking.

6.In order to process credit/debit card transactions, the bank or card processing agency may require verification of your personal details for authorisation outside the EEA (European Economic Area). We will only send your information to a country or territory outside the European Economic Area with your permission if that country or territory ensures an adequate level of protection for the rights and freedoms of individuals in relation to processing personal data.

7.If you have any questions about privacy please contact us at:-

Martlets Hospice
Wayfield Avenue
Hove
BN3 7LW
Tel: 01273 273400

The Martlets Hospice Limited is a charity registered under number 802145 and a company limited by guarantee under number 2326410.

Martlets Hospice Trading Company Limited is a company limited by guarantee under number 4557282.

Martlets Care Limited is a company limited by guarantee under number 6250709.

Group VAT registration number 218597181.

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