Volunteer Online Assistant
Volunteer Online Assistant
Are you passionate about customer service, fashion, sustainability, or simply enjoy a good bargain hunt? If so, join us as an Volunteer Online Assistant, supporting our Online Shopping Team!
Your role will play a key part in providing a positive customer experience, which leads to repeat business and increased sales, directly benefiting The Hospice and supporting a great cause.
How you can help
- Volunteers must be over the age of 18 and be able to commit to a regular shift on a weekday or a Saturday
- In this role, you will learn all about selling donated items on our online sales platforms such as Ebay, Vinted and Facebook
- Research items via the internet to determine value and identify trends
- You could be picking sold items from our shelves and preparing them for dispatch, using appropriate packaging
- Take high quality photographs to showcase the items to their best potential
- Write item descriptions and posting to the relevant online platforms
- Assist with stock checks, sourcing high quality items from warehouse donations
- Uphold the values and mission of Garden House Hospice Care
What you will gain from this role
- Transferable skills: Gain experience in online sales, e-commerce, research, photography and more, boosting your confidence and communication skills
- IT expertise: Learn new IT skills with support from an experienced team
- Sense of achievement: Know that your efforts are helping raise vital funds for our Hospice!
- Exposure to unique items: Get to list rare and valuable donations, gaining knowledge about specialist items and their values.
Training and support
- Training will be provided by our helpful and friendly staff
- You will work alongside other volunteers who are happy to answer any questions you may have and help you settle into your role
- You will be entitled to receive free access to our Volunteer Assistance Programme, which offers confidential support and advice.
Next steps
Fill out our application form or call 01462 679540 to apply. If you are unsure which role is right for you or if you'd like to find out more about a particular opportunity, sign up for a Volunteer Information Session instead.
