Southland Hospital Volunteers Charitable Trust provides a small shop that offers various gifts, soft toys, knitting, toiletries, drinks and small food items to purchase. The profits from the shop are then used to purchase equipment and other items for all areas within the hospital e.g. lazy boy chairs, iPads, sensory items etc.
As a Shop Assistant you will:
- Work alongside another volunteer to staff the shop for a 3 hour shift.
- Be provided with clear work expectations, training and mentoring.
- Serve customers, process purchases, handle money and use the cash register and Eftpos.
- Assist with keeping the shop tidy and restocking supplies.
Benefits of volunteering:
- Be part of a friendly team of volunteers.
- Knowing you can brighten the days of visitors and patients alike.
- Knowing you are helping to raise funds for items that create a more comfortable environment for patients.
- Opportunity to be involved in the decision making processes for the purchase of items requested for the hospital.
Requirements
This role would suit someone who:
- Has a friendly personality.
- Enjoys meeting and talking to people.
- Has good front of house skills and is customer focused.
- Has good communication skills.
- Can follow basic shop/retail procedures.
- Is reliable and trustworthy.
- Cares about the well-being of patients and visitors at the hospital.
Time commitment
The Hospital Shop is open Monday to Friday.
- Three hour shifts are 10.00am-1.00pm OR 1.00pm- 4.00pm.
- Number and frequency of shifts to suit your availability.
Getting started
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below.
We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Enquire about this role:
Dunedin