Archer Project Enterprises is the trading subsidiary of The Archer Project, a charity in Sheffield helping homeless and vulnerable people change their lives for the better. Through Archer Project Enterprises we employ people who have experienced homelessness and overcome similar adversities in a supported environment. We believe there is hope and a way forward for every person. We give opportunities for vulnerable people to learn new skills, build confidence and move forward towards fulfilling lives.
Through ‘Printed By Us’, our ethical clothing and artwork brand, we run workshops to teach the people we employ the craft of hand screen printing. We print small batches of our unique products designed by some the finest local creatives which we then sell online, at local events and through our retail unit at Meadowhall Shopping Centre. We also deliver commercial cleaning services to a range of local partners through our ‘Just Clean’ social enterprise.
Are you available for up to 8 hours each week? Would you like to fill that time supporting a brand with purpose?
Keen to be a part of a retail brand driven by ethical and sustainable principles?
Interested in building your experience in front line retail operations?
Like the idea of working alongside inspirational people with lived experience of homelessness, who are now leading more fulfilling lives?
Can we rely and depend on you to commit to a period of minimum 6 months?
Then we’re the social enterprise for you. You will play an important part in helping to further develop and establish Archer Project Enterprises, by acting as an ambassador of the Printed By Us brand. The post holder will have the chance to work in a friendly team, meet people from all walks of life and make new friends. This VOLUNTEER position would also provide the successful candidate with the time to develop or refine their confidence, interpersonal skills, lateral thinking, and retail experience, as well as with the opportunity to give something back to their community. No qualifications or volunteering experience is required.
Volunteer Agreement Terms:
a) Remuneration: Please note this role is UNPAID.
b) Shift pattern: To get the most out of the experience, we would prefer someone on a part-time, permanent ongoing basis (6 months minimum), up to 8 hours per week, Monday to Sunday. Daily shifts will run from 12:00 noon to 4:00 pm. Shift patterns will be arranged around your availability.
c) Location: Printed By Us retail unit, in Meadowhall Shopping Centre / Orchard Square. Opportunity to volunteer at offsite stalls, markets and workshops if interested.
d) Benefits: Free hot and cold drinks when office and / or Project based. Casual dress. Printed By Us branded t-shirts and hoodies provided. Reasonable travel expenses reimbursed by prior agreement. Free parking available onsite.
e) Probationary period: Appointment subject to 3-month review period, which may be subject to extension.
f) Appointment subject to successful undertaking of an Enhanced DBS Check.
The following essential criteria must be met:
1) You must be eligible to live in the UK. For further info, please refer to: https://www.gov.uk/right-to-reside
2) We are unable to accept volunteers aged under 18.
3) We cannot accept volunteers with unspent criminal convictions or who are subject to criminal registers / orders.
If you are interested in applying to the VOLUNTEER Retail Assistant vacancy with Archer Project Enterprises, we look forward to receiving your expression of interest via e-mail: recruitment@archerproject.org.uk, and we will send you an application pack.
We have 3 VOLUNTEER Retail Assistant posts available. Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We are therefore advising candidates to apply as soon as possible, should they be interested in joining our team.
Please note that The Archer Project and Archer Project Enterprises operate a Monday to Friday office schedule and are closed during bank holidays. Inquiries received outside opening hours will be addressed during opening hours. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
