Volunteer E-Commerce Assistant – Vintage Clothing
Our e-Commerce team are responsible for an Aladdin's cave of unique, antique and collectable items. Being more specialist, and hopefully higher value, all items need researching, listing, packing, and labelling to make sure we're always getting the highest price possible.
This is a fantastic, varied role with a particular focus on our vintage clothing selling platforms. It will help us to raise vital funds for our expert care, so you'll know you're making a direct difference to the patients and families that we support.
Role responsibilities:
- Researching vintage, designer and quirky clothing and accessories to find out their age and re-sale value
- Taking photos of clothing to present attractively for re-sale
- Creating engaging descriptions of items to advertise on e-commerce channels such at Depop and Etsy
- Packing up parcels to send out to customers
- Ensuring the e-Commerce area is kept clean and tidy at all times
- Discuss any queries, problems or observations with your manger
- Adhere to our Volunteering Code of Conduct at all times
- Attend relevant meetings & undertake all training required
- Act as an ambassador for St Catherine's at all times.
What skills do I need?
- An interest in fashion and an idea about current trends
- Good computer and IT skills • Confident to use photographic equipment
- Good communication skills, including being able to write engaging descriptions on our e-commerce channels
- Being sociable, friendly and courteous in all you do
- A methodical approach, with good attention to detail
- Commitment to undertake training as necessary for the role
- Ability to support as part of a team
- Able to give one shift a week.
Posted for
St Catherine's Hospice
Interests
- Health and Hospices
Activities
- Administration and Office
- IT and Websites
- Retail
Details
- Accessibility
First floor office, no lift available. Opportunities to volunteer on ground floor if required. - Age restrictions
Minimum age of 16 (parent/guardian consent and a child employment permit may be required). - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
- Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
- Training provided
Completion of our induction training booklet along with an IT induction and biannual refresher training as part of our volunteering safely requirements. We also offer extra training courses to support your personal development. - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 06/09/2023
End Date: 30/09/2024
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
One shift per week, Monday or Tuesday, 3-4 hours, timings are flexible.
Location
St Catherine's Hospice House & Home Store
Denvale Trade Park
Haslett Avenue East
Crawley
West Sussex
RH10 1SS
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