Allsorts

The Allsorts shop provides the opportunity for you to develop your confidence skills, gain experience in retailing and act as a preparatory step towards voluntary/paid work in a similar setting e.g. charity shops, market stall, or mainstream work. 

What we do

• Working as part of a supervised team.
• Arrange collection of good quality items which have been donated by members of the community. These include: clothing, household items, and bric a brac.
• Carry out tasks such as: sorting, pricing, displaying, and selling goods.
• Organise fetes, bazaars, and auctions at PRDC & outside venues.
• Hold meetings to organise job roles and discuss developing the shop.

What’s in it for me? 

We can support you in identifying needs and goals specific to your individual recovery.

• You will have the opportunity to work in all aspects of the shop in order to find out what area best suits you.
• Your views and ideas for the shop will be valued and where appropriate be included.
• We can support you in identifying training that will support you to continue in your progress.
• We can support you to identify relevant courses or voluntary/paid work in a similar field.
• We can provide you with a reference when applying for the above.

Opportunities 

• Learn new skills or rediscover old ones that may not have been used for a while.
• Learn about retail or share your skills from working in retail.
• Learn about the importance of good customer care.
• To experience working in an environment that is supportive.
• Provide a service to the local community.          
• To build on your confidence and self esteem.                         

What can I progress on to?

• Similar work in the community.

Apply to college in order to gain a qualification in retail, or another course of your choice. 

What do you expect from me?

• Regular attendance.
• To show commitment to the project.
• To work towards your identified goals.

To work in line with health and safety rules.

If you want the information offline, download a copy of the Allsorts leaflet.

Contact

Email: Adrian.Earles@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Tel: 020 7364 1182