With 11 Mountbatten shops on most of our Island high streets, and a warehouse in Newport where donations are sorted and prepared for sale, retail volunteers are in high demand!
We need around 200 volunteers to support our retail operations in getting out donations to our shops, where customers are searching for bargains to support Mountbatten.
You will be part of a highly motivated retail team that supports Mountbatten by raising over £1m a year.
If you would like to volunteer in our warehouse or shops please pop in for a chat, or register your interest online. You can also call our Voluntary Services Team by phone (01983) 217304.
Time commitment
One shift per week, for around four hours (or more, if you would like)
You might be involved in
Receiving donations, sorting out stock and replenishing the shelves Merchandising stock and window dressing Serving customers at the till Explaining Mountbatten's care services to customers and signposting them to our support
You will be
Helping raise money to support people facing death, dying and bereavement on the Isle of Wight Developing skills which could enhance your CV
Current vacancies are: East Cowes Wootton Sandown Warehouse Newport - Lugley Street
Skills
Volunteers should have good communication skills
Be friendly, positive and caring
Be physically fit and well enough to operate in a retail or warehouse environment
Enjoy meeting and talking to new people
Details
- Diversity and equal opportunities policy
- Accessibility
- Child Protection
- Complaints Policy
- Confidentially Policy
- DBS check required
- Ex Offenders
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Suitable for Under 16's
- Suitable for Under 18's
- Training provided
- Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 17/07/2023
End Date: 30/09/2025
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
We are particularly in need of volunteers within our Newport shop, Newport Distribution Warehouse, Freshwater, Ryde and Wootton. We welcome young volunteers between the ages of 14 and 18 as well as adults.
Location
This opportunity is available Countywide.
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