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Book shop stock coordinator

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Become a Stock Coordinator and contribute to raising vital funds through our book shops
Book shop stock coordinator
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Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us! Please note that all our offices will be closed from 5pm on Friday, 20 December, and will reopen on Monday morning, 6 January 2025. During this time, there may be delays in processing applications. We look forward to welcoming you as soon as possible after reopening.

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Role description

In this role, you will take responsibility for stock management in one of our Red Cross Book Shops. This includes managing donations of books, allocation of stock for the book sale, book shop, retail shop and storage of books ready for the book sale. This role will ensure that all volunteers are kept informed of activities and procedures, and will work closely with our book shop team.

Your tasks

  • Management of book donations,
  • Overseeing the sorting of stock to our book shop, book sale and retail shop,
  • Supporting a team of volunteers.

Volunteer requirements and training

This role requires someone who:

  • has good communication and problem-solving skills,
  • enjoys working with a group of dedicated volunteers; and
  • loves books. 

Guidance, training and support will be provided by our Red Cross team.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW)

  • Make sure your actions (or lack of actions) don’t harm your health, safety and wellbeing, or harm anyone else,
  • Take part in a HSW induction, training, programmes and activities,
  • Follow all instructions given to you about health, safety and wellbeing,
  • Follow all NZRC HSW policies, standards and procedures about health, safety and wellbeing,
  • Make sure you have the right training for any activities you are doing,
  • Use personal protective equipment (PPE) for any work activities that may need it to stay safe,
  • If you spot a hazard, or you are involved in an incident or near miss, report this straight away.
Commitment required
Fixed term
Shift duration
4 hours
Min age
18 years
Training
1 to 4 hours
Vetting
  • New Zealand Police – working with children/young people
Requirements
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If you have questions about this role:
Contact us
0800 Red Cross (0800 733 27677)

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