Shop Volunteers Needed

Dear Friends,

I am pleased to report that we are continuing to make huge positive strides towards the establishment of the Co-op and the ordering of the container which would enable us to offer a much wider variety of goods to our customers. However, there is still much to do (we want to place the container order within the next week or so) and we need to concentrate even further on this effort without too much distraction so I am asking for volunteer assistance in the shop for this week and perhaps the week after.

The volunteer services would be to answer the phone, deal with customers and generally anything that requires to be done around the shop. The shop is open from Tuesday to Saturday and each day comprises 3 3-hour shifts (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.). The minimum volunteer time is 1 shift but you could take more – for which you would have my undying gratitude!!! The work is not too strenuous and I would give you a 5-10 minute training session when you arrive at the shop to begin your shift. I will also be there throughout the day and available to answer your questions but I will be focused on the other matters and not on the everyday running of the shop.

Given that it's the summer hols, perhaps some of you have older kids (who are responsible) who would like to grab this opportunity to get a small taste of what the world of business is like (and maybe through this, even to get involved in a deeper way with the larger initiative itself). We all know that we can't underestimate our kids and the wonderful things that they are capable of doing. Although it's volunteer work, they would be earning a life experience and that's a lot. I have no objection to you coming along with them to help as well. Look at it as a bonding experience for you and them.

Please, please volunteer. We need your help!