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PDSA (People's Dispensary for Sick Animals)

Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise funds to treat pets in need?


PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need.  All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever!!

By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:

*Gain retail experience

*Develop new skills and boost your CV

*Meet new people and support your local community

*Develop your current skills and knowledge

*Have fun

*Be part of a friendly team

Charity shop volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day to day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.

On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers.

Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing.

We provide training, so you don't need experience-and we  reimburse travel expenses so you won't be out of pocket.

We're looking for people who are 18 years of age an over that enjoy working a part of a team and making a difference.

PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy or maternity. We are committed so safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.

To support this commitment, our recruitment and selection processes are robust amd rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.



What skills do I need?

* Friendly

*Team player

*Reliable and a good time keeper

*Willing to get involved and help with various tasks within the store

*Cash handling skills (for till users)

*Be able to work as part of a team

* Can offer free time to volunteer with us-even a few hours a week

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Details

We are ready to have new volunteers join our Blackpool shop as soon as possible and have various roles from back of house to working on the shop floor avaialbale.

Where does this role take place?

58 Abingdon Street
Blackpool
Lancashire
FY1 1DA

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Register your interest
  • Ideal for people interested in
  • Animals & Wildlife
  • Ideal for people who like
  • Retail / Shops
  • Details
  • Accessibility
    a number of stairs in the back of house to access staffroom and toilet facilities etc
  • Age restrictions
    only age 18 and above
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    for bus travel for volunteers offering over 3 hours per week
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Suitable for under 18s
    no under 18's allowed.
  • Training provided
    yes, all training provided in store
  • Volunteer induction
    full volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
    successful candidates must also be able to provide 2 satisfactory references- these cannot be from friends or family members
  • Written role description
    yes, attached above of role descriptions
  • Application Process
  • Application Form
  • Interviews

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