Volunteer Retail 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.
We are looking for friendly and energetic volunteers to join our growing team. You will play a significant role in providing high quality customer service to our donors and customers and creating a positive and welcoming shopping experience for our local communities.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Customer Service: Greeting customers, handling transactions and ensuring that everyone receives a warm and welcome and exemplary customer service.
- Gift Aid: Talking to donors about the benefits of signing up to our Gift Aid scheme. Helping to reach weekly sign-up targets and processing Gift Ad donations.
- Processing Donated Stock: Sorting, steaming and pricing donated stock in accordance with our pricing guidelines. Identifying high value, rare and collectible items for our eCommerce department.
- Visual Merchandising: Creating eye-catching seasonal and on-trend window and shop displays to attract new and existing customers through our doors.
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 create visually appealing window and shop displays.
- 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 vision 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 retail 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!