This is an ongoing opportunity. Informal interview and group 'getting to know you' sessions will run monthly.

Key purpose of volunteer role

Do you love fashion or have experience working in retail? Then you don't want to miss out on this exciting volunteering role!

• Flexible hours
• Working in a pre-loved fashion pop-up shop in the heart of Bristol
• A great opportunity to gain valuable experience in charity retail and take positive action for nature and the environment.

Avon Wildlife Trust are launching a pop-up pre-loved fashion shop as part of the ‘Sparks Project’ at the old M&S Stores, Broadmead. If you are a people person, have experience in, or are interested in retail, like organizing and planning events, and want to volunteer for a good cause, then we want to hear from you.

We are looking for volunteers who can help with planning and designing our shop, and those who can shine on the shop floor selling pre-loved fashion to help raise money for nature’s recovery.

Your unique skills and personality are valuable to us and really do make a difference, so please do get in touch if this sound like you!

Areas of volunteer activity

Tasks may include any or all of the following:

• Support with planning, organisation and creating stylish shop floor displays.

• Providing excellent customer service, including processing sales and returns.

• Preparing and replenishing stock, sorting, and pricing.

• Stock-take and other administrative tasks.

• Opening and closing the store.
   

Desirable attributes and skills

• Good work ethic and organisational skills.

• A good communicator with a positive outlook.

• A reliable and trustworthy team player.

• Good basic IT, numeracy, and administration skills.

• Flexible and able to think on your feet in a busy retail environment.

• Experience in retail or e-commerce or would be useful but not essential.

• Interested in the work of Avon Wildlife Trust.
   

Other information

The Sparks Project is an innovative hub of sustainability, creativity, and education in the heart of Bristol. The grand central high street opening is planned for mid-May 2023.

Please send a short covering letter outlining your experience, why you are interested and suitable for the role to Keily Elvin by emailing keily.elvin@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to an informal interview and have an opportunity to meet the team.

This role description reflects the hopes and intentions of the volunteer and the Trust and is not contractually binding in any way on either party. We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles, so just get in touch by emailing volunteer@avonwildlifetrust.org.uk

All volunteers are required to abide by the Trust's Policies, Procedures and other Key Documents as posted on the Trust Intranet and provided as part of the Volunteer Induction Pack. Volunteers are entitled to receive support, a reference and advice on applying for posts if requested (as per Volunteer Procedures).