Bookshop Volunteer

What's involved? 

As part of our service principles, making every visitor feel welcome, and being able to answer visitors’ questions about Brean.

Having conversations with our customers about our products and thanking those who are making book donations.

Processing donations for books or taking payment for postcards, guidebooks, and children’s activities.

Keeping the shop clean and tidy, re-stocking books and keeping displays looks neat and tidy.

You are important in making sure things run as smoothly and safely as possible – this includes getting to know health and safety and evacuation procedures and being aware of overall security.

Being part of a team that may need to adapt and change in response to local needs, National Trust priorities or changes to government guidelines e.g .Covid

This role will suit you if you are...

Excited at the prospect of supporting Brean Down by generating extra income.

Love learning about our stock and enthusiastic about telling people about it.

Enjoy handling books – even when they’re a little bit sandy!

Keen to help each customer feel special and find something they like.

to support our work, happy to handle money.

By getting involved you could

Inspire new and the next generation of younger readers.

Use and develop your customer service skills and experience.

Help support our charitable cause.

Share your passion for literature.

Join an enthusiastic and varied team and make some new friends.