Volunteer Shop Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We're recruiting new volunteers for our popular charity shop in Falkirk. Join our friendly team and do something you'll really love! Whether you're looking to learn new skills, gain experience in retail, meet new people or just have fun, our wide range of activities mean we have a perfect role for everyone.
If you are passionate about helping to make a difference through giving your time, then why not get in touch?
The role will involve:
· Serving customers and using the computerised till to take payments for purchases
· Sorting donated stock, clothing and bric-a-brac
· Recording donor details for gift-aid
· Using a steaming appliance on donated clothes
· Assisting the shop manager with any other task to keep the shop running efficiently
DEBRA is the national charity that funds research and healthcare to support individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.
Job Type: Volunteer
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have any unspent convictions or are subject to any criminal registers /orders?
If you need some assistance with this question, please consult the official guidance on the 1974 Rehabilitation Act for further information. Please note that having a conviction will not necessarily stop you from volunteering. If a criminal conviction is declared, a risk assessment will be completed, taking into account the circumstances and background of the offence(s) before any offer of volunteering is made.
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Volunteer Shop Assistant roles across DEBRA's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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