We have 2 fantastic shops in Brislington, one on Sandy Park Road and another (Superstore) on Brislington Hill.
Our Superstore stocks a mixture of furniture, homeware and small electricals and our Sandy Park Road Shop focusses on clothing, toys & accessories.
We're looking for volunteers to identify & list high value items, promote star items on social media & coordinate furniture collections. You don't have to be interested in all three areas.
It's a great way to meet new people, be environmentally conscious and engage with your local community whilst developing key digital and communication skills.
What will my role include?
You may be involved in one task or a combination of different tasks. You can let us know what tasks interest you.
- Identifying high value items such as books, clothes, jewellery and furniture
- Writing engaging and accurate item descriptions, linking with current trends.
- Researching item prices using Depop/eBay/Gumtree and other selling platforms as a guide.
- Assessing items, categorising condition and taking measurements.
- Taking eye-catching photographs and uploading them to listings.
- Promoting items on social media, showcasing a range of products in creative ways.
- Coodinating and recriving deliveries of furniture to the shop
What qualities do I need?
As a Superstore Volunteer you will be an ambassador for St Peter’s Hospice. You’ll need to be/have, or be keen to work towards the following:
- Good listening and communication skills
- Enthusiastic and reliable
- Open to learning and developing new skills
- Well presented, friendly and polite in a variety of situations
- Prepared to handle a variety of clothes and/or electrical items in a busy working environment
- Able to work accurately and with attention to detail
- Good IT literacy
- Confidence in using online selling platforms and social media
- Able to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities
How much time do I need to commit?
We welcome any amount of time you can give us. Some volunteers will work a couple of hours a week, others might come in for 2 or 3 days. We can be flexible around your existing commitments.
What support & training will I get?
You will receive regular supervision, guidance and feedback from the shop Manager and Assistant Manager. You'll be working within the wider, friendly, SPH Retail team and there’s always someone around to ask for help.
How do I get there?
You’ll be based at 39 Brislington Hill, BS4 5BE or 43 Sandy Park Road, BS4 3PH. There’s a free carpark nearby, the Brislington Hill Shopper's Car Park.
It’s a 15 – 20 minutes bus ride from Bristol Bridge. Hop on to the X39, 349, 522 or 1.
How do I get started?
Visit our webiste and complete the contact form.
Your details will be passed on to the shop manager who will get in touch to answer any questions you have and to book you in for a taster session.