Volunteer Shop Backroom Assistant

Volunteer Role Title:        Shop Backroom Assistant                                     Responsible to:               Shop Manager                   Vision and Mission:COPE Galway believes in the principle of every person having a home which meets their needs. In association with the local community, we support people to live independently and safely in their own homes and neighbourhoods, thereby reducing isolation. We believe in the power of community, both to create a welcome and supportive living environment for its people, and we believe communities have a very important role in assisting us with our mission. Volunteering is one very important way in which our community can help us in our work. Service description: The COPE Galway Charity Shop is run by a paid manager and a team of around twentyvolunteers, who kindly donate their time and effort.The shop sells donated ladies’, men’s and children’s clothes, accessories and jewellery,books, CDs/DVDs and small bric-a-brac. The shop is a vital source of revenue for our services. Volunteer Role description: To work with Shop Manager and other volunteers to ensure the smooth running of the COPE Galway Charity Shop. Key Responsibilities:Cleaning and sorting out the donations including women’s, men’s and children’s clothes, books, jewellery, accessories and bric-a-brac.Hanging, steaming, pricing and displaying clothes in the shop.Some light sweeping, dusting.Vigilance in the shop for security against shoplifting.  Location: Augustine Street, Galway Time commitment: 1 shift per week                                      Hours/DurationWednesday afternoon: 1.50pm-5.45pmMinimum commitment: 3 months Person specificationFriendlyAn understanding of EnglishInterest or knowledge about any of the things we sell is an advantageReliable and punctualNon-judgemental/accepting attitudeThe duties outlined in this job description may be subject to review in the future.Level of English required: BasicInduction and Training:The volunteer will receive induction training prior to starting the role.Volunteer will be supervised by the Manager/Designated Person Training will be provided that is deemed appropriate for the role.Support and Guidance: Volunteer will be supervised by the Manager/Designated Person.Benefits:The opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of the clients who use our ServicesThe opportunity to gain practical experience in this volunteer roleThe opportunity to contribute to a local Galway charity and help us in our work Expectations:The volunteer agrees to fulfil the role as outlined in the volunteer role description The volunteers agrees to abide by Cope Galway’s Policies and ProceduresThe volunteer will abide by COPE Galway’s Confidentiality Statement Recruitment process:Once application form is received and the applicant is considered a suitable match for a particular volunteer role, the applicant will be invited to an InterviewInterview in relevant serviceSuccessful applicants will be offered the volunteer role subject to:     2 Reference Checks (one of whom must be resident in Ireland )Induction and Orientation prior to commencement Volunteers commencing with COPE Galway are subject to trial period