Online Lister Volunteer

Online selling is a fast growing and exciting way to retail in the digital age, so if you would like to get involved in this, come join us at your local BHF shop and help create online sales listings to promote the varied items that we sell. Maybe you already know your way around online selling platforms or maybe it’s something you want to find out more about, either way you will be fully supported in this role to make sure you develop the skills and experience needed to become an expert online lister. Get the satisfaction of seeing the items you list sell for the best possible prices, knowing this will be helping us continue to fund life saving research.

Just so you know, we are unable to accept volunteers aged under 16 or with unspent criminal convictions. Please note this is an unpaid voluntary position in a friendly charity shop. 

Typical tasks include:

· writing informative and accurate descriptions of the items we are selling including details about condition, measurements and any defects or flaws.

· making sure the item is placed in the correct selling category to make it easy for customers to find just what they are looking for

· helping to upload photos to really showcase the items.

Volunteering with the British Heart Foundation comes with plenty of benefits too…

· A 25% discount on donated goods and 10% discount on New Goods in our shops

· Unlimited, free, and confidential support by Retail Trust

· Access to training and development

· Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed

· Refreshments available

· Volunteer certificates, references and long service awards provided

· Access to discounts with other retailers

To join us please visit our website and complete an online application www.bhf.org.uk/volunteer

What skills do I need?

Basic IT skills and literacy. A knowledge of using online sales platforms is beneficial but not essential.

When do I need to be available?

Where does this role take place?