Volunteer Retail
Salary £ n/a
St Georges Church - Food Community, 65 Water Street, Wigan WN1
Vacancy listed 23/02/2026
Application deadline 08/03/2026
Details
A minimum commitment of one half day shift per week

Mon, Tues, Thursday, Fri  / 9:30am – 12:30pm 
OR 
Mon, Tues, Thursday, Fri / 12:30-3:30pm

Main Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

·        Assisting and serving customers, providing a high standard of customer service

·       Helping with stock processing, including sorting, cleaning, pricing and stacking.

·        To assist with the display of stock, so that the shop looks inviting.

·        Cash handling and accurate operation of the till, once training has taken place.

·        Keeping the shop premises clean and tidy.

·        Working positively as a team alongside the other Food Community staff and volunteers.

·        Supporting new members to sign up and explaining how the pantry works.

·        Greeting visitors and signpost to other services if necessary.

 Training and support

·        Attend any relevant training and refresher sessions

·        Undertake Mandatory training as relevant to your role

·        Full support will be provided from the team

Personal skills

·        Good communication skills

·        Enjoy working as part of a team

·        Trustworthy and reliable.

·        Are committed to our values – Courage, Compassion, Community

 All volunteers will be required to complete a DBS check and complete and receive a certificate & complete an Induction before volunteering can commence,

The cost and organisation of the DBS check is covered by The Brick