Merchandise Coordinator
Longer term volunteering · Flexible hours
Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom
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Guide Dogs
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Summary
In this role, you will be responsible for ordering and looking after Guide Dogs merchandise.Detailed description
What you’ll be doing
We rely on volunteers like you to help us improve the lives of people with sight loss. In this role your support will include:
· Ordering and storing merchandise stock within your home. Ensuring to check and price goods when received.
· Organising merchandising stalls in your community to sell Guide Dogs branded merchandise.
· Maintaining appropriate stock levels and completing end of year stock takes.
You’ll have
Ideally you will:
· Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Be able to use and have access to email.
· Have good organisational skills.
· Have an eye for display/merchandising.
· Have a vehicle to transport the merchandise.
· Have space in the house to store the merchandise.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Guide Dogs
We are Guide Dogs. And we’re here to help people with sight loss live the life they choose.
Over the years we’ve developed a wide range of services with and without dogs to support people living with a vision impairment. Children and adults. Friends and family. Whoever you are, our expert staff, dedicated volunteers and life-changing dogs are here to help you live actively, independently, and well.
We’re a charity, almost entirely funded by donations, and we are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, we’re the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK. We’re also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss.
Over the years we’ve developed a wide range of services with and without dogs to support people living with a vision impairment. Children and adults. Friends and family. Whoever you are, our expert staff, dedicated volunteers and life-changing dogs are here to help you live actively, independently, and well.
We’re a charity, almost entirely funded by donations, and we are the world’s largest assistance dog organisation. As world leaders in puppy socialisation and dog training, we’re the only organisation to breed and train guide dogs in the UK. We’re also the largest employer of specialists dedicated to helping children and young people overcome the challenges of sight loss.