Ecommerce volunteer

Do you want to help raising vital funds for Scope, the disability equality charity?

Do you thrive in an exciting and inclusive working environment?

Do you have a few hours a week to support our ecommerce operation?

You might like our ecommerce volunteer role!

About this role

You will be vital to the work of our ecommerce hub helping to sort, quality check and monitor donated products from our corporate partners.

Your role may include:

• quality checking products and their condition
• photographing items in our dedicated Photography Room (a good attention to detail and understanding of brand consistency is advantageous!)
• researching products
• various housekeeping duties, including helping to keep our listing area tidy
• sorting stock and prioritising seasonal products for listers to list

When and where

You will be in our Scope Ecommerce Hub. The hub is based at 19 to 20 Guide Street, Salford M50 1BX. We can be flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. Our hub opening times (Monday-Friday 8am-4pm). We’d love your help for as little as 1 hour a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.

Who we are looking for

You must be over 18 years old. We welcome anyone who is passionate about disability equality and willing to get stuck in with various duties to support our mission. Experience in the following is advantageous, though not essential: Listing items for sale on marketplace platforms, product photography, copywriting, stock management, general housekeeping duties and basic IT skills.

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers.

Skills and experience you can gain

• teamwork
• organisation
• warehousing
• ecommerce
• communication
• stock preparation and management
• health and safety
• valuable experience for your CV
• experience of a large, national disability charity

What we can offer you

• introduction to Scope
• demonstration of your tasks
• training courses, in person and online
• personal development opportunities
• support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
• agreed travel expenses
• adjustments to make the role accessible for you
• work experience for your CV
• a work reference
• 20% discount in our Scope eBay shop
• safety shoes and a hi vis jacket will be provided

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Volunteering at Scope

Scope is a disability equality charity providing practical information, emotional support and campaigning for a fairer society. As a volunteer in our warehouse, you’ll help raise vital funds for our work towards everyday equality for disabled people. You will make a real difference to the lives of disabled people and their families.