Book Volunteer

The role in a nutshell: As a Book Volunteer, you'll sort donated books and help them find new homes. You'll display books in the shop following our simple guidelines. We'll show you how. What will you be doing? You'll help the manager and team to: - Sort donated books. - Price them appropriately. - Keep our book section stocked with fresh, good-quality books. - Rotate titles following our policy. How would you be supported in this role? You’ll get online and hands-on training when you start, plus regular refreshers and ongoing support. We’ll cover agreed expenses and give you the chance to shape your volunteering experience. Why do we need volunteers in this role? Book Volunteers help our shops raise money to support older people. By looking after our book sections, you’ll help create a welcoming space that encourages more people to visit, donate, and buy. Additional information: As an Age UK volunteer, you'll get discounts on Age Co. products and services, plus offers from other brands through our discounts portal. Just ask your volunteer manager to find out what other perks are available. What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role? We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need previous experience, we’ll provide full training and support. An interest in books and a willingness to learn is all you need. If you enjoy working with others and are happy to follow Age UK’s policies, you’ll be a great fit. We’re committed to building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve, and we’ll do our best to find a role that works for you. To find out more please contact: retail.volunteeronline@ageuk.org.uk

Skills

What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role? We welcome people from all backgrounds and experiences. You don’t need previous experience, we’ll provide full training and support. An interest in books and a willingness to learn is all you need. If you enjoy working with others and are happy to follow Age UK’s policies, you’ll be a great fit. We’re committed to building inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve, and we’ll do our best to find a role that works for you.