Volunteer Soft Furnishings Coordinator (Curtains & Cushions)

Are you creative, practical, and love giving pre-owned items a new lease of life? Join our friendly team at Sussex Emmaus as a Volunteer Soft Furnishings Coordinator and help make a real difference…..

We’re looking for someone with an eye for detail and a flair for home décor to take the lead in overseeing our soft furnishings section – mainly curtains and cushions along with bedding, rugs and blankets -  available in both our charity superstore and vintage outlet.

What you’ll be doing:

•  Processing donated curtains and cushions
•  Overseeing the journey from warehouse to shop floor
•  Learning the importance of fire safety labels and legal requirements for resale
•  Creating attractive in-store displays to showcase stock
•  Helping us increase sales.

 

A shift is a minimum of 4 hours long, anytime between 9.30 am - 5pm (Tuesday to Saturday)

Minimum age 18 years old

Skills

• No prior experience necessary – we’ll provide full training and ongoing support.
• A can - do attitude and positive approach is welcome.

Benefits

• Valuable retail and merchandising experience
• Supporting your local community
• A chance to be part of a diverse team making positive change.

Practical Considerations

• Free on street parking nearby
• The bus service 1 and 1X stops right outside the community
• Travel expenses to and from site are reimbursed
• Free lunch offered during shift
• This is a fairly physical role, (lifting, carrying and going up and down stairs).

When do I need to be available?

Details	A shift is a minimum of 4 hours long, anytime between 9.30 am - 5pm (Tuesday to Saturday)

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Where does this role take place?

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