Garstang Recycling Centre Shop Support – Household Waste Management Services

Garstang Recycling Centre Shop Support – Household Waste Management Services

Garstang Household Waste Recycling Centre are looking for dedicated volunteers to help sort, process and sell items saved from the waste stream  in their Reuse Shop.

This role is customer facing, as well as helping out behind the scenes with the day-to-day operations of the shop, including cleaning, stock rotation and the preparation of unwanted household goods, furniture and bicycles for Reuse and sale.

By recognising that one person’s unwanted clutter is another person’s treasure, you can help make a big difference in increasing the amount of Reuse in Lancashire.

What’s in it for you

• Making friends
• Supporting a worthwhile cause at the heart of your community
• Learning and developing new skills (retail, customer service and communication skills)
• Building confidence
• Working as part of a team
• Enhancing your CV and gaining experience in retail operations
• A full induction when you start

Tasks:

• Greeting customers
• Checking all items donated by customers or segregated by the Household Waste Recycling Centre staff for potential Reuse
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of reusable items for sale
• Using creative and practical skills to maximise sales of stock through displays, repairs, testing and upcycling
• Assisting with sales and contributing to a welcoming and productive retail environment
• Promoting the shop and all the benefits of the Reuse shop to customers

Required Qualities:

• Self-motivated and a positive, can do attitude
• Able to listen and take instruction
• To be relatively fit and active
• Practical and creative skills are welcome but not essential
• Team player