Gift Shop Volunteer-Good Samaritan University Hospital -St. Charles Campus

Hospital Gift Shop Volunteers provide friendly customer service and support the daily operations of the hospital gift shop. Volunteers help create a welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff while assisting with sales, merchandise displays, and general shop organization. Responsibilities Greet and assist customers in a courteous and professional manner. Help patients, visitors, and staff locate merchandise and answer questions. Operate the cash register and process purchases (training provided). Restock shelves, arrange displays, and maintain merchandise inventory. Keep the gift shop clean, organized, and attractive. Assist with pricing, labeling, and inventory counts as needed. Support special sales events and seasonal displays. Follow hospital policies regarding confidentiality, safety, and customer service. Qualifications Friendly, dependable, and customer-service oriented. Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse population. Comfortable handling cash and basic transactions. Ability to stand, walk, and perform light lifting (up to 15 pounds). Must complete required volunteer orientation and hospital training. Time Commitment Minimum commitment of one shift per week. Shifts typically range from 3–4 hours. Flexible scheduling may be available. Benefits Opportunity to support patients and families during their hospital experience. Gain retail and customer service experience. Meet new people and become part of the hospital volunteer team. Make a meaningful contribution to the hospital community.