Are you interested in Research? Do you have Research & Evaluation experience? Do you have a passion & a desire to effect change with the Modern Slavery & Human Trafficking sector?

If so.... this role could be for you!

The Salvation Army Anti-Trafficking & Modern Slavery International Team are looking for a Reseach Volunteer to support on two projects. Please see the attached role description to find out more!

This role can be completed remotely with weekly supervision via Microsoft Teams.

We are flexible on a commitment, but at least 4 hours per week for a period of at least 6 months (can be more hours if you wish!)

If you are interested in the role, please complete the application form listing your experience & skills in reference to the role description & we'll be in touch to discuss further!

Do you love books? Do you want to acquire new skills or make good use of your existing skills as part of a friendly, welcoming team?  We’re looking for individuals to take responsibility for organising books in the charity shop. Our shop enables us to generate income to provide services and support to those in our local community that need it.

Location:

The Salvation Army, 70 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 4RT.

Time Commitment:

At least 1 hour per volunteering session.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working within the aims, values, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• Acting as an ambassador for The Salvation Army when you are volunteering.
• Talking to customers and make them feel welcome in the shop.
• Advising and helping customers as they look around.
• Helping to sort and display donated books.
• Ensuring that the book section is organised.
• Helping to create seasonal book displays (e.g. National Book Day).
• Maintaining a tidy work area.

Skills/experience needed:

• An interest in the work of the Salvation Army.
• Knowledge of books.
• A good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised and methodical.
• Non-Judgemental.
• A team player.
• A self-starter who is willing to take direction.
• The ability to work alongside others.

 What you will get from us:

• We will provide you with the training and support you feel you need to take on this role.
• Welcome and induction.
• Access to face-to-face and online learning modules that will enhance your CV.
• Opportunity for personal development.

 Main points of contact:

• Church Leaders.
• Staff Team.
• Other Volunteers.
• Member of the public.

 Practical Considerations:

• As part of the application process, there will be an informal discussion to give you an opportunity to ask questions and for us to share more details about the role.
• You will need to complete an application form, provide 2 references, and complete our induction process.
• Once you start – and so that we know that you are satisfied in your role – there will be an introductory period that will be agreed with us.

Do you enjoy meeting people? Are you able to welcome customers and those bringing donations into our charity shop? Are you confident in a role that includes cash handling? If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:

The Salvation Army, 70 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 4RT.

Time Commitment:

Flexible.  Hours agreed between the shop manager and the applicant.

Our shop is open from 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday.  

What you’ll be doing:

• Working within the aims, values, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• Acting as an ambassador for The Salvation Army when you are volunteering.
• Talking to customers and making them feel welcome in the shop.
• Operating the till and dealing with various types of payment.
• Answering customer enquiries or directing them to the shop manager or community office where appropriate.
• Helping to keep the shop floor clean and tidy.
• Helping to organise stock on the shop floor.
• Skills/experience needed:
• An interest in the work of the Salvation Army.
• Able to work alongside others.
• Organised and methodical.
• Able to take direction as well as working on own initiative.
• Attention to detail.

What you will get from us:

• We will provide you with the training and support you feel you need to take on this role.
• Welcome and induction.
• Access to face-to-face and online learning modules that will enhance your CV.
• Opportunity for personal development.

 Main points of contact:

• Shop management team.
• Other Shop volunteers.
• Church Leaders.
• Other Volunteers.
• Members of the public.

 Practical Considerations:

• As part of the application process, there will be an informal discussion to give you an opportunity to ask questions and for us to share more details about the role.
• You will need to complete an application form, provide 2 references, and complete our induction process.
• Once you start – and so that we know that you are satisfied in your role – there will be an introductory period that will be agreed with us.

Do you enjoy working alone as well as working as part of a team? Do you enjoy meeting people? Are you organised, methodical and able to sort donated items?

If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:

The Salvation Army, 70 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 4RT.

Time Commitment:

Flexible.  Hours agreed between the shop manager and the applicant. Our shop is open from 10am-4pm Monday to Saturday. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Working within the aims, values, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• Acting as a representative for The Salvation Army when you are volunteering.
• Talking to customers and making them feel welcome in the shop.
• Quality checking and sorting donated items before they go onto the shop floor.
• Pricing stock in line with our pricing guides.
• Replenishing the stock on the shop floor.

 Skills/experience needed:

• An interest in the work of the Salvation Army.
• Able to work alongside others.
• Organised and methodical.
• Able to take direction as well as working on own initiative.
• Attention to detail.

 What you will get from us

• We will provide you with the training and support you feel you need to take on this role.
• Welcome and induction.
• Access to face-to-face and online learning modules that will enhance your CV.
• Opportunity for personal development.

 Main points of contact:

• Shop management team.
• Shop volunteers.
• Church Leaders.
• Other Volunteers.
• Members of the public.

 Practical Considerations:

• As part of the application process, there will be an informal discussion to give you an opportunity to ask questions and for us to share more details about the role.
• You will need to complete an application form, provide 2 references, and complete our induction process.
• Once you start – and so that we know that you are satisfied in your role – there will be an introductory period that will be agreed with us.

Are you creative? Do you enjoy using social media? Do you want to use your existing skills to help us to raise the profile of our charity shop and to helps us to drive sales?  If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, we’d love to hear from you.

Location:

The Salvation Army, 70 Mare Street, Hackney, London, E8 4RT.

Time Commitment:

Flexible – both remote working and working from our building.

What you’ll be doing:

• Working within the aims, values, and mission of The Salvation Army.
• Primarily contributing to, and developing, the social media presence of our shop in partnership with the shop management team.
• Taking photos, and creating videos and shorts to showcase our shop, our team, and some of the items we have for sale.

 Skills/experience needed:

• An interest in the work of the Salvation Army.
• A creative mind.
• An understanding of social media and content creation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Organised, methodical and good attention to detail.
• Non-Judgemental.
• The ability to work alongside others.

What you will get from us:

• Welcome and induction.
• Access to face-to-face and online learning modules that will enhance your CV.
• Opportunity for personal development.

 Main points of contact:

• Shop Manager and Assistant Managers.
• Shop Volunteers
• Church Leaders.
• Other Volunteers.
• Members of the public.

 Practical Considerations:

• As part of the application process, there will be an informal discussion to give you an opportunity to ask questions and for us to share more details about the role.
• You will need to complete an application form, provide 2 references, and complete our induction process.
• Once you start – and so that we know that you are satisfied in your role – there will be an introductory period that will be agreed between us.

Do you enjoy meeting people? Do you enjoy being busy and active? If yes, we need volunteer van assistants to help move and deliver stock to customers. You will be working alongside a driver and helping volunteers within the shops to restock. This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded volunteers who want to help the TSA in supporting those in need.

Commitment: 2-4 hours a week - flexible

Location: Lancing - Salvation Army charity shop, 154 South Street, Lancing, BN15 8AU

What you’ll be doing:

• You'll help the driver collect furniture, boxes of bric-a-brac and bags of clothing from donors 
• Provide an efficient and courteous collection service
• You will also support the driver with the delivery of items of furniture purchased in our shops

 Skills/experience needed:

• Interest in Salvation Army’s work
• Outgoing and enjoyment of meeting and helping people
• Patient and courteous o
• Reliable

Further information: pop into the shop or contact 01903 756793 or apply online.

Do you have an eye for treasure?  Can you show a smiling face to donors and customers, helping them to find just what it is they came in for – plus something else they didn’t know they needed? 

Our shop workers receive and sort donated items, price and display items, keeping the shop looking bright, clean and easily-accessible for all.

Commitment: 2-3 hours a week. 

Location: Salvation Army charity shop, 27 Wrexham Street Mold  CH7 1ET

Further information: If you are over 16 and you’d like to be part of the difference we make, please contact us at mold@salvationarmy.org.uk. Phone: 01352 757998. You can also apply online.

If you are 25 years and under please see our young people’s guidelines linked here 

Do you want to acquire new skills or make good use of your existing skills as part of a friendly, welcoming charity retail team? If so, we'd love to hear from you. Salvation Army shops help to generate the income to provide services to help give those within the community a positive future.

Commitment: Around 4 hours per week but time commitment is flexible.

Location: Salvation Army charity shop, 2 Station Road, Sudbury, C010 2SP

Further information: If you are over 16 and you’d like to be part of the difference we make, please see the role description

If you are 25 years and under please see our young person’s guidelines linked here.

Do you enjoy meeting people?
Do you want to acquire new skills or make good use of your existing skills as part of a friendly, welcoming team? If you have a passion for supporting your community then this could be the opportunity for you.
Salvation Army shops help to generate the income to provide services to help give those within the community a positive future.

Commitment: The time commitment is flexible, from Tuesday to Saturday, and will be agreed with the Charity Shop Manager

Location: "The Village Charity Shop & Cafe" - Salvation Army, Nunhead Green SE15 3QG (London), email: thevillagecharityshop@salvationarmy.org.uk

Further information: Sorry but we can't provide sponsorship for VISA.

If you are over 16 and you’d like to be part of the difference we make, please see the attached role description. See poster here

If you are 25 years and under please see our young person’s guidelines linked here.

We offer 25% in store discount* when the volunteer purchases items from the shop floor. 

*condition applied.

Interested?
Apply on line, send an email at: thevillagecharityshop@salvationarmy.org.uk

or pop in to see us.

Do you enjoy meeting people?
Do you want to acquire new skills or make good use of your existing skills as part of a friendly, welcoming team? If you have a passion for supporting your community then this could be the opportunity for you.
Salvation Army shops help to generate the income to provide services to help give those within the community a positive future.

Commitment: The time commitment is flexible, from Tuesday to Saturday, and will be agreed with the Charity Shop Manager

Location: "The Village Charity Shop & Cafe" - Salvation Army, Nunhead Green SE15 3QG (London), email: thevillagecharityshop@salvationarmy.org.uk

Further information: Sorry but we can't provide sponsorship for VISA.

Pease see the role description

We offer 25% in store discount* when the volunteer purchases items from the shop floor. 

*condition applied.

Interested?

Apply on line, send an email at: thevillagecharityshop@salvationarmy.org.uk

or pop in to see us.