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Retail assistants at our Skelmersdale Retail Hub

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary

Woodlands Animal Sanctuary’s new retail-community hub is located in The Concourse, Skelmersdale and we would welcome volunteers to help with general retail duties to include sorting and cleaning of incoming stock; pricing and displaying items on the shop floor; helping customers where needed and assisting on the till. Training will be given on all aspects including the till and cash handling.

The shop hours are Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4.30pm and Sunday 10am - 2.30pm.

Volunteers can choose to support us for full days or part of our opening hours.

Please apply via our website.  There is a volunteer application form for the shop online.


What skills do I need?

Attention to detail to make sure the items displayed for sale are in a good and clean condition.

Good inter-personal skills for interaction with our customers

Enthusiastic and versatile, to help us make this venture a success and to ensure the long term security of animals at our sanctuary.

There will be some cleaning duties to ensure the goods we sell and the shop environment has a high standard of cleanliness.

Be comfortable handling money and operating the till (after training)



When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

We welcome volunteers who can commit to a part of our opening hours.

Where does this role take place?

Woodlands Farm
Sandy Lane
Holmeswood
Lancs
L40 1UE

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  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Wildlife and Animals
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Fundraising
  • Retail
  • Details
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    Over 16, following assessment
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Induction training
  • Insurance cover
  • Mobility access
  • Police check
  • Safeguarding Policy
  • Travel expenses
  • Volunteer induction Pack
    Working progress
  • Application Process
  • Application Form

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