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Jewellery Volunteer - Highcliffe

This opportunity takes place between 11 Sep 2023 and 25 Apr 2025

Why am I needed? Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple – to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. Our shops in local communities are crucial to us raising vital funds. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference. We are looking for someone with a passion and interest of jewellery, including costume jewellery. We get lots of donated goods such as gold / silver / designer. We would need a volunteer to clean, price accordingly, possibly research and merchandise our shop floor.

What will I be doing?

  • Accepting donations from the public
  • Cleaning, researching and pricing goods
  • Putting goods on display in the shop
  • Displaying jewellery on the shop floor ensuring the items are rotated regularly to increase sales
  • Maintaining high levels of shop standards, presentation and cleanliness
  • Speaking with customers, making them welcome and answering queries
  • Promoting awareness of the charity and the services that we provide

What skills do I need?

  • Strong customer service skills
  • A really keen eye for detail
  • Passion for Jewellery
  • Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
  • Ability to communicate effectively with other members of the team and customers.

 

 

How much time do I need to commit?

We’d need you to give around three hours per week if you can with the possibility to do more if you’d like to. However, we appreciate any time you’d like to give; please let us know this on your application form.

 

What support will I be given?

  • Before starting with Tenovus Cancer Care, we ask that you visit the Shop Management team in the shop so we can both see how the role may suit you.
  • Following that the Shop Manager and team will be on hand to advise and help you select products you can use.
  • Becoming a volunteer with Tenovus Cancer Care can be a rewarding experience and is certainly invaluable to the charity and its goals.

 

Benefits to self

What benefits can I expect? Reasonable expenses will be reimbursed in line with organisational policy The satisfaction of knowing you’re making a vital difference to the work of Tenovus Cancer Care, and in particular the people who access our unique services The opportunity to be creative and

Location

1162 Christchurch Road Boscombe BH7 6DY

Hours per week

2
  • Activity AreaArts and Culture, Business and Management, Campaigning, Creative and Design, Environmental and Conservation, Health and Social Care, Leadership, People, Sustainability, Wellbeing, Communication/ Caring, Physical Activity, Retail
  • Employability Skills within ActivityAdministration/Office Skills, Creativity and Design, Leadership, Organisation, Project Research, Collaboration, Communication, Decision Making, Interpersonal, Prioritisation, Problem Solving
  • FacultyBournemouth University Business School, Health & Social Sciences, Media & Communication, Science & Technology
  • Sustainable Development GoalsLife on Land

Employability skills

  • Communication 0
  • Interpersonal 0
  • Leadership 0
  • Community Action 0
  • Teamwork 0
  • Timekeeping 0
  • Digital Skills 0