Online Sales Volunteer

Department: Retail

Job Description:

Working closely with the online sales team, the role of the Online Sales Volunteer will involve organising donations received into online sales categories, researching and testing donated items, photography, and listing the items for sale via our eBay shop.

This is a great opportunity for those wanting to gain insight into e-commerce sales within the charitable sector. 

Previous retail and e-commerce experience is desirable but not essential, training can be provided. 

Key tasks:

• Taking photographs of items using digital cameras and photo boxes
• Testing items and identifying any faults
• Researching items on the internet
• Researching the value of items

Location: The Kirkwood distribution centre, Sands Mill, Mirfield

Interested in this role?
Please email: volunteer@thekirkwood.org.uk
Or call: Tel: 01484 557 900

Volunteering with The Kirkwood:
As a volunteer, you will need to maintain complete confidentiality as a condition of your volunteering.  Information relating to patients, visitors, team members and fellow volunteers can only be, disclosed with the express permission of the appropriate manager.

All volunteers and staff have a responsibility to maintain a safe working environment in accordance with The Kirkwood  Fire and Health & Safety policies.  All volunteers are required to work within the policy guidelines of The Kirkwood.

Volunteering at The Kirkwood is subject to satisfactory references such as; health declaration, role-specific assessment, and where appropriate a DBS Disclosure.  

Before or shortly after starting, all volunteers will be invited to attend an induction session.  In the first few weeks, volunteers undertake role-specific shadowing and training, and complete the following training modules (assistance being provided if required): To keep up-to-date with requirements and legislation in these areas, it may be necessary to refresh this training from time to time.

A little bit of background about The Kirkwood:
The Kirkwood provides specialist care, free of charge, to adults in Kirklees with advanced, progressive illnesses at any time from diagnosis to the end of life, respecting their individual needs and wishes. Care and support are also provided for their family members, friends, and carers, both during the illness and after death. Through education, training, and partnership with others, we improve care for everyone affected by a life-limiting illness.

Interview Date(s): TBC