Retail Volunteer – Notting Hill Adults

Why We Want You

We are FARA. We have been around for over 30 years and have 40 Charity Shops across London. Our chairty is growing, and we have exciting opportunities for volunteers to join the team and be part of this exciting journey. By volunteering you will be helping not only the work of the charity, but also enhance the team through your knowledge and work. You will help us make sure the items FARA are donated, are valued, and sold on the appropriately so that they find the right home, maximising their sales potential whilst also contributing to a sustainable business model.

The Volunteer Role

The role will be but not limited to:

The role will be but not limited to:

• Operating a till
• Delivering exceptional customer service
• Greeting and assisting customers
• Sorting through donations
• Visual merchandising
• Supporting the team in daily operations

The Volunteer

• Someone who has a passion for volunteering and wants to donate time to charity.
• Someone who is friendly, approachable and enthusiastic
• Someone who wants to enjoy applying their specialist interest / expertise for a great cause or just wants to become part of a great team of hard-working fun individuals.
• Someone who is part of the local community

What’s in it for you

Our shop is run by a friendly, collaborative team where everyone works together. You will gain experience volunteering with a team that supports each other to develop, challenge and celebrate their contributions with FARA. You will be in a welcoing environment where your confidence can grow.  Full training will be provided.

Working times

• Location: FARA Notting Hill 10 Elgin Crescent London W11 2HX
• As many hours as you want to give, ideally in four hours on a Saturday

Opening hours will differ slightly between shops but essentially they are all structured around a 4-hour morning and afternoon shift. However, shops will try to be as flexible as possible to allow you to volunteer when you are able.