Department:
Retail
Opportunity Type:
Volunteer
Town/City:
Wakefield
Salary Details:
Volunteer Retail Assistant - Wakefield
30 Jun 2022
Hours Per Week:
3

Job Advert

Money we raise through our stores means we can support more people with a learning disability to live the life they choose.
 
At our store in Wakefield and are looking for a team of volunteers to help run the store at the weekend. You can expect to do a number of different things, including serving customers on the till, taking donations, welcoming customers to the store and sorting/pricing stock.
  
If you are friendly and enjoy being with different types of people then this would be a great volunteer role for you.
 
We'd love to welcome you to the team, where you will be helping us to fulfill our vision of creating a world where people with a learning disability are valued equally, listened to and included. 
 

Hear from one of our retail volunteers in this video

What you need to know:
 
  • Volunteer weekly for a few hours or a whole day (we’re open 7 days a week)
  • Travel expenses are paid back to you (up to £7.50 per day)
  • We will train you and support you every step of the way.

Mencap are strongly encouraging all our colleagues to have the Covid-19 vaccine as a way to help protect each other and the people we support.  This is becoming increasingly important as evidence is starting to grow that the vaccine could help stop the spread of the virus, as well as protecting the person vaccinated from getting very ill. In addition, you maybe asked to take a lateral flow test or wear PPE when you volunteer.

Apply below or pop in to your local store and speak to Melissa the Store Manager.

If you have any questions please email us [email protected]

Benefits

      What can I expect from Mencap?

      • Training and induction
      • To feel fully supported in your role
      • Agreed out-of-pocket expenses to be reimbursed (e.g. travel)
      • To meet new people and be part of a team
      • To learn new skills
      • To feel appreciated and valued

      ‘Friendly atmosphere and you get to meet new people!’

      Volunteer Retail Assistant, Derby

About Mencap

What difference will I make?

1.5 million people in the UK have a learning disability.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives. Volunteers play a key role in helping us achieve this. 

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.


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