Bookshop volunteer

Bookshops and book shelves are a valuable income stream for our hospitals’ charitable funds. We receive book donations from members of the public and these are sold for a small fee. The offering of a bookshop is also hugely valuable for patient wellbeing during their hospital stay. Bookshop volunteers take receipt of book donations, sort the stock, and display it in an organised manner in our bookshops (Frimley Park) and on book shelves (Heatherwood).

Key responsibilities include:

• Keeping the bookshop/shelves stocked with books that have been donated
• Making sure the book shop and the bookstore room are accessible and tidy
• Liaise with the Voluntary Services Manager regarding when monies need to be collected from the receptacle in the bookshop
• Liaise with main reception regarding books that have been donated and need to be moved to the storeroom
• Making sure that the bookshop/shelves is clean and tidy and is welcoming to customers and potential customers
• Talking to customers who come into the bookshop
• Ensuring the books on display are in good condition
• Ensuring the bookshop storeroom is locked when unattended

What skills do I need?

• Good organisational skills
• Admin and filing skills
• Good listening and communication skills are essential.
• Patience and composure
• Understanding of confidentiality
• Have a positive outlook and enthusiastic approach
• Willingness to work without direct supervision
• Reliable/dependable/flexible
• Smart, clean, tidy, of modest appearance. Volunteers must wear their volunteer t-shirts and their ID badge at all times.