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Volunteer Sales Assistant

The “Volunteer-Sales Assistant” position is responsible in assisting in the operation of the “Accents on Antiques”, a non- profit retail shop which supports the work of Montefiore-New Rochelle Hospital.  The Volunteer will perform a variety of tasks including answering telephones and other administrative tasks as assigned by the store manager of Accents on Antiques, located at 125 Wolfs Lane, Pelham, NY  10803.  We would love to add youthful, energetic, self-motivated volunteers to our already wonderful group.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•	Greet customers.
•	Sales - work with customers to show merchandise and answer questions about it.  
•	Process all types of sales-cash, credit card and checks, & write-up sales receipts.  
•	Enter sales into proprietary sales system.
•	Answer telephone inquiries and take appropriate messages for store manager and personnel.
•	Keep and maintain records (consignments, donations, dealers) and other documentation.
•	Label and tag merchandise with appropriate pricing.
•	Look up pricing on internet. 
•	Reorganize and decorate store area.
•	Computer skills are desired, familiar with Word, Excel and PowerPoint are a plus but not necessary.
•	Various ad hoc projects assigned by store manager.  Volunteers can choose what task they feel comfortable doing and complete task as instructed by store manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
•	Excellent customer service skills.
•	Attention to detail.
•	Must be dependable and punctual.
•	Be courteous and personable when dealing with the public and team members.
•	Understand, accept and implement shop rules and guidelines.
•	Willing to take direction from the shop manager. 
•	Respect and maintain confidentiality of all shop transactions. 
•	Willing to commit to 3.5 hour shift once a week.
•	Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 5 lbs. 

DRESS CODE:  Business casual. 

TRAINING:   All volunteers will receive on-the-job- training.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:  All volunteers must complete a volunteer application and pass a background check.   
BENEFITS/PERKS:    
•	An opportunity to meet and connect with other volunteers within the community.
•	Increase knowledge/skills experience.
•	Discounts on select merchandise. 
•	Complementary parking

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Volunteers Needed
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Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+

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