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Weekend Volunteer Retail Assistant

Chester Beatty Library

About Chester Beatty Library

Chester Beatty Library works to maintain and preserve the collections of the Library and to make them available in the most appropriate ways for the use and enjoyment of the public and for scholarly study and research, in order to promote a wider appreciation and understanding of the international cultural heritage embodied in the collections and to foster relations between Ireland and the peoples whose cultures are represented in the collections.

What's Involved

We are seeking Weekend Retail Assistants in our shop on the ground floor of the Chester Beatty Library. You will greet and provide service to customers and visitors alike. This is a great opportunity to volunteer in one of Dublin's wonderful museums.

Role will include:

To have the ability to use EPOS (computerised Till - cash register)

To keep the store tidy and clean including cleaning the shelves, counter area and the storage area.

To replenish items - Stocking shelves with the merchandise.

To receive the delivery and check the contents against the invoice/delivery note.

To enter delivery on the stock system, label a price tag using pricing gun.

To answer any queries from customers.

To refer to a member of staff for customer orders in person and over the phone.

To assist a member of staff with putting purchased goods in the bags, wrapping goods, asking where they live, etc.

What's required for this position

Eligible to work in Ireland

Any customer service experience

Good interpersonal negotiation and problem solving skills

Demonstrate flexibility, reliability and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and on your own initiative

Available to work at the weekend, e.g. two weekend days per month (One Saturday and one Sunday, etc.)

Multi-lingual/ Multi-culturalism
Personable Skills
Retail/ Customer Service

Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English

Times and commitment required for this role

	Sat	Sun
Morning	✓
Afternoon	✓	✓
Evening

Minimum time commitment: 6 months

Hours required: 10hrs Monthly

Other Details

Location of volunteering opportunity:
The Chester Beatty Giftshop Dublin Castle, Dublin 2, D02 AD92

Screening details for this role:

Informal Interviews
References
Application Form
Curriculum Vitae (CV)

Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:

Support/ advice/ recognition
Supervision
Initial induction and training
Reimbursement of expenses
Ongoing training opportunities

Age restrictions:
Over 18

Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No

Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

You will have opportunities to meet and connect with other volunteer staff in other areas of the organisation. You will gain knowledge about the Chester Beatty collection.

Getting there

Dublin Bus, DART, LUAS to the Dublin Citycentre

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This opportunity is posted by:
Volunteer Centre: Dublin City

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