Bell Library Christmas Card Sales volunteer

You will fulfil the weekly Tuesday afternoon shift allocated to CHAS, selling cards to the general public, in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Our share of the money raised will help us to deliver vital services to children with a life-shortening condition and to their families.

What activities will I be involved in?

• Engaging with shoppers
• Taking cash and card payments
• Keeping sales area tidy and secure
• Re-stocking cards
• Representing CHAS

What skills and abilities will I need to have?

• Friendly and outgoing
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Able to work as a small team
• Able to talk briefly about the services CHAS provides and to signpost people to our website for further information.

How much time should I offer?

Your weekly shift will last from 1.15-5pm every Tuesday, from the end of October until mid-December (exact date to be confirmed)

What ongoing learning/support/guidance will I receive?

It's important to us that you feel happy, safe and confident in your role. As a CHAS volunteer you will be invited to complete a short core learning package that is tailored to your role.

We are always developing new opportunities for volunteers to learn and offer a range of options for volunteers.

You will also be asked to read and adhere to the Bell library Health & Safety policy.

What are the potential benefits to me?

• Learning new skills
• Getting involved in your local community and making a real difference to the families of children with a life-shortening condition
• Adding to your CV
• Meeting new people
• Having fun!

What are the benefits to the children and families supported by CHAS?

• By selling Christmas cards you are helping to fund our vital services that support children and families at difficult times in their lives.
• While volunteering, you are the public face of CHAS and help to raise awareness of our vital services in the community.

What else should I know?

We will pay your out of pocket expenses in line with the CHAS volunteer expenses policy.

CHAS is committed to providing a quality volunteering experience to all volunteers, free from discrimination and prejudice. Ensuring that CHAS is an equal, diverse, and inclusive organisation improves the quality of care we provide, helps us reach more families and children, and maximises a wide variety of knowledge, experience and expertise.

We welcome volunteer applications from those who are refugees, asylum seekers, benefit claimants and those with a disability. We can provide more information about your eligibility to volunteer and any reasonable adjustments we can put in place to ensure your volunteering experience is a positive one.