CARDS FOR GOOD CAUSES SHOP MANAGER

If you can spare some time between October and December and are interested doing something really worthwhile, why not find out more about becoming a CFGC shop manager

Managing a CFGC shop is straightforward and requires no special qualifications other than common sense and enthusiasm. However, it is essential that anyone undertaking this work enjoys working with people and figures, as the job involves contact with both. All managers are trained in what the work involves and are given Shop Guidelines which provide detailed instructions. In addition, the manager is supported by an Area Organiser. Shop managers receive a modest remuneration.

CFGC managers come from all walks of life and a wide range of age groups including retirees. Managing a CFGC shop is an interesting and fulfilling role and many CFGC managers return year after year finding that the three month commitment suits them well, leaving the rest of the year free to pursue other interests.

The role of the shop manager is briefly outlined below:

BEFORE OPENING: Volunteers, Publicity, Set Up Shop, Stock
Except for a new shop, Head Office will provide a list of volunteers who have helped in the shop before. From this list, and other contacts such as local branches of charities, churches and friends, a rota of volunteers is completed to staff the shop.

Publicity material (posters and leaflets) are supplied by Head Office for distribution to schools, libraries etc and all shop equipment and paperwork is supplied by the Area Organiser who gives support and advice when the shop is being set up and during the season.

DURING TRADING: Stock, Banking, Paperwork, Petty Cash
The manager is responsible for opening and closing the shop each day and for ensuring that the shop is manned by the volunteers. Levels of stock in the shop are reviewed on a regular basis and the Area Organiser will advise on re-ordering.

The manager is responsible for banking the takings at least once a day. All managers receive a petty cash advance, to be used for postage etc, and coffee/tea for the volunteers.

CLOSING THE SHOP: Stock Return, Clearing Up, Final Paperwork
The manager is responsible for counting and packing all unsold stock ready for collection by the carrier after the shop has closed. All paperwork has be completed and returned to the Area Organiser by the end of the first week of January.

Cards for Good Causes is all about charities working together to help each other and to expand the network of shops and raise more funds for charity, and to continue to do this the organisation needs to recruit more shop managers.

For further information about the shop management role, helping as volunteer or the location of your nearest shop, please contact

Cards for Good Causes Limited,
1 Edison Gate,
West Portway,
Andover,
Hampshire SP10 3SE

Tel 01264 361555 :: Fax 01264 362333 :: e-mail cfgc@interalpha.co.uk