Merchandise Coordinator - Burton-on-Trent

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As a key member of the local fundraising group you will be responsible for ordering and looking after Guide Dogs merchandise.

What does the role involve?

• Organising merchandising stalls in your community selling Guide Dogs branded merchandise - from cuddly toys to our popular Christmas card range.
• Ordering merchandising stock from the warehouse web portal (Guide Dogs external warehouse supplier). A password protected log in will be created for you using your email address to enable you to order stock.
• Receive, check and price goods
• Storage of merchandising items, this may include storing at your home or other members of the fundraising groups homes.
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels and completing the end of year stock take every January
• Working with your Treasurer, banking money raised through the sale of trading items
• Where required keep local shops supplied with goods

Location: At home and in your community

What skills or experience are required?

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• E-mail use and access desirable

What will I get out of it?

• A chance to chat with members of the public about Guide Dogs
• Working with a group of committed and passionate people
• Support Guide Dogs to provide guide dogs and other mobility services that enable blind and partially-sighted people to enjoy the same freedom of movement as everyone else
• An opportunity to build experience for your CV

What support / training will I get?

• An induction to Guide Dogs and to the role
• Regular and ongoing support from Guide Dogs
• Payment of agreed out of pocket expenses in line with our volunteer expenses policy

Will I need to do a Disclosure check? No

Minimum Age: 18