Volunteer Merchandising Assistants
Join the Fight for Sight Team!
At Fight for Sight, our vision is to: Save Sight. Change Lives. Why not join us to make a difference to people living with vision loss.
Do you have a passion for sustainable fashion and homewares and an interest in creating beautiful, imaginative window and shop displays? We are looking for creative individuals with an interest in retail merchandising to make an impact in our stores across London..
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Window Displays: Create attractive and imaginative window displays using handpicked donated items to showcase our wonderful selection of stock to attract new and existing customers through our doors.
- Shop Floor Displays: Merchandise women’s and menswear clothing and accessories to create seasonal, on trend shop floor displays.
- Team collaboration: Work closely with the Store Manager and the rest of the team to ensure that all stock is displayed in a visually appealing and accessible way that maximises sales.
- Retail Development support: Support the retail development team with the opening of new stores, seasonal changes and annual retail activities
What You’ll Gain:
- Charity Retail Experience: Gain valuable experience in one of the fastest growing sectors of retail.
- Creative Skills: Develop your creative skills and merchandising talents to drive sales and build brand awareness in our local communities.
- Boost Your CV: Gain relevant, real-world experience in the growing fields of sustainable fashion and charity retail.
- Make an Impact: Every sale helps raise vital funds for Fight for Sight’s mission to prevent sight loss and support those living with visual impairments.
Who We’re Looking For: No specific experience is needed—just a passion for fashion, homeware, or unique collectables, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to contribute to a good cause. If you love vintage fashion, sustainability, or are looking to build your skills in retail, this is the perfect opportunity for you!
Why Fight for Sight?
- Full Training: We provide all the training you need to develop your skills and grow your confidence as a volunteer merchandising assistant.
- Ongoing Support: Work alongside a friendly, supportive team and receive ongoing guidance from our Shop and Volunteer Manager.
- Out-of-Pocket Expenses Covered: We reimburse agreed lunch and travel costs.
- Professional References: We’ll provide a reference to help boost your career journey.
- Flexible Hours: We know you’re busy, so our volunteering shifts are flexible! You can commit to as little as three hours per week, and we’ll work around your schedule.
Interested? Let’s Chat! If you’re passionate about sustainable fashion, charity retail, or making a difference in the fight against sight loss, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact our Volunteer Manager at: volunteering@fightforsight.org.uk
This is a fantastic chance to not only boost your skills but also meet like-minded individuals and expand your professional network.
Join us to Save Sight. Change Lives. and help make a real impact!