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About the Position
Position:
1540 - Volunteer Cashier (16+) > Caledon > Apply NOW!
Organization:
Position Address:
4 Industrial Road, Caledon, Bolton, ON, Canada
Location:
Caledon
Goal

At the heart of Caledon Community Services (CCS) is an innovative and exciting volunteer program that is integrated into every service, activity, project and business operation of the agency. From students to seniors, business professionals, homemakers, newly-retired, semi-retired, and everything in between, volunteers reflect the Caledon demographic and help us serve the community more fully. At our Evolve stores, our focus is on providing excellent customer service at all times and to develop positive relationships with customers and the Evolve Team. CCS's team of volunteers, in whatever role they volunteer, is a key essential to the success of these not-for-profit retail outlets, with sales proceeds going into worthwhile community service programs in Caledon.
Description

 Essentials of the Volunteer Cashier 'role':

  • Work cash register and ring in sales each day (Cash TRAINING will be provided)
  • Friendly greeting to visitors to the store, in keeping with superior standards of 'customer service'
  • Assist customers in a professional manner and answer questions regarding merchandise
  • Generally promote the goodwill of Evolve stores and CCS
  • Involvement in ongoing inventory of merchandise (and pricing)
  • Cash accounting in the till before starting a shift
  • Reconciliation of sales with cash/credit/debit transactions on hand at end of shift
  • Build/maintain positive relationships with other volunteers and staff
  • Adhere to the practices/procedures in the training manual, and to the policies of CCS

PLEASE ACCESS the CCS 'VOLUNTEER APPLICATION' by 'clicking on' the yellow box 'Apply Now!' (above). If you do not have a 'volunteer profile' with Volunteer MBC, you are invited to create one. After you apply, please monitor your email (incl. 'Junk/Spam' folders) and leave space on your voicemail for communications from CCS. Thank you for your interest!
Benefits

Excellent opportunity to learn/enhance retailing skills/experience (add to your resume) + Become part of CCS's network of quality volunteers (with a variety of volunteering opportunities) + Through interaction with customers and fellow volunteers, engage with the Caledon community + Invitation to the CCS annual volunteer celebration (if applicable) + Enjoy the staff/volunteer 35% discount on your purchases at the Evolve stores + Secondary school students may earn hours towards their '40 hours' community service graduation requirement
Qualifications

  • Minmum Age - 16
  • Solid oral/written English
  • Friendly, confident in engaging with members of the public
  • Prior retailing experience welcome (not required - CCS will train)
  • Willingness/ability to mentor youth working at our Evolve stores welcome (not required)
  • Organized, able to adhere strictly to volunteering schedule (see TIME COMMITMENT, below)
  • Satisfactory Police Check & Proof of Vaccination required
  • Ability to volunteer as part of a team, plus perform tasks independently, plus follow CCS policies/procedures
  • Flexibility, able to volunteer with people of all ages
  • Respect for 'diversity, equity and inclusion' in our community

SCREENING of applicants will be virtual (telephone/email/online - Skype, etc.), unless otherwise advised.

Min Age: 16   
Police Check: Required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Required

Time Commitment
This is a Any Duration commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon

The Evolve Stores (2) generally operate on a schedule of Tuesday thru Saturday (access the CCS website for details: See Social Media, below).
FLEXIBLE, subject to a WEEKLY SCHEDULE: Each shift is a MINIMUM of 3 hours, and volunteers are encouraged to schedule their contribution to the Store(s) more than once a week, possibly for longer shifts. In doing so, volunteers are expected to be on time, while maintaining a solid record of attendance.
Training

TRAINING for the Volunteer Cashier 'role' will be provided.
More Details
Areas of Interest: Customer Service, Marketing/Promotion
Accessibility: Wheelchair Accessible Parking, Fully Accessible Workplace
Ideal for: Individuals, Groups, Co-op Placements, Newcomers, Older Adults
How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.ccs4u.org
https://www.facebook.com/caledoncommunityservices/
http://@CaledonCS


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