BiteSize Volunteer (Big Help Out - Retail Taster Session - Lincoln)

# Welcome to Volunteering with British Red Cross Retail Thank you so much for your interest in joining us as part of **The Big Help Out**. We're really pleased to welcome you into our shop to get a feel for what volunteering with **British Red Cross Retail** could look like. Please note that **participants must be aged 18 or over** to take part in this event This is a great opportunity to **come and try things out**, meet our teams, and see whether volunteering in one of our shops is something you might enjoy doing more regularly in the future — there's absolutely no pressure either way. ## What you'll experience on the day When you arrive, you'll be greeted by one of our friendly team members, who will welcome you into the shop. We'll start with a **short tour**, during which we'll highlight key areas of the shop and cover important **health and safety information,** such as fire exits. You'll then be supported to try out a range of typical shop tasks. These may include: - Sorting donations - Steaming - Ticketing - Merchandising Over the **two‑hour slot**, you'll have the chance to rotate across different activities, so you can see what suits you best and get a real feel for the variety involved in volunteering with us. ## Inclusion and support We are keen to make volunteering inclusive and welcoming for everyone. If you have any **specific support requirements** or adjustments that would help you get the most out of your time with us, please feel free to **reach out to the shop manager in advance**, or have a quiet chat with the team on the day. We'll always do our best to support you. ## Meet the team & ask questions Throughout your time with us, you'll be working alongside our volunteers and colleagues, giving you the chance to **meet the team**, ask questions, and hear about their own volunteering experiences. You're very welcome to join us just for the two-hour session — or, if you find you enjoy it, you can chat to the team on the day about **volunteering more regularly** with us in the future. However long or short your involvement, we're grateful for your time and interest, and we hope you enjoy getting a glimpse into the difference volunteering in British Red Cross Retail can make. We look forward to welcoming you into the shop.