Retail Volunteer Roles
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!
Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.
You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.
Why we want you
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you will be doing
- Work on the till processing sales and returns
- Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
- Create stylish window displays
- Replenish stock on the shop floor
- Stock-take and other administrative tasks
The skills you need
- Friendly and helpful
- Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
- Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
- Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
What's in it for you
- Have fun and meet new people
- Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
- Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
- Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
- Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Disclaimer
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on our website.
Location:
48 St. Peters Avenue, Cleethorpes, Lincolnshire, DN35 8HP, United Kingdom
Minimum age: 14
Volunteer with us!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our Southam shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
OVERALL PURPOSE OF ROLE
MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Using the voluntary working practices, policies, procedures and values set by Alex TLC, work with paid staff to ensure the charity shop business is run accordingly.
Work to the high standards expected at all Alex TLC shop premises according to the requests of the Shop Manager.
Work as a team member, taking full responsibility for all shop duties undertaken.
Participate in all training and legislative checks required by Alex TLC, statutory and specific to role.
CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES (INTERNAL & EXTERNAL)
Maintain excellent levels of customer service (remembering customer service extends to colleagues and service providers, as well as customers), going above and beyond where possible.
TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Expert knowledge of the safe and correct use of all equipment used in the day to day running of the charity shop, for example the till, steamer, pricing equipment. Training is provided.
OTHER FEATURES OF JOB
Hours of work are according to those agreed between yourself and the Shop Manager.
Opportunity for paid employment in our charity shops.
Opportunity to attend the Alex TLC Community Weekend and meet sufferers of leukodystrophy and their families. Volunteers assist in the running of activities during the Weekend and attend the social events included.
LOCATION
South East London Alex TLC charity shop premises.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING
DESIRABLE:
· GCSE, ‘O’ Level or equivalent Mathematics and English Language
· customer service
EXPERIENCE
DESIRABLE:
· Willingness to learn about leukodystrophy and the challenges our beneficiairies face
· charity shop or other retail
WORK BASED COMPETENCIES
DESIRABLE:
· Good customer service skills
· Good telephone skills
· Good writing skill
· Good numerical ability
· Good organisational ability
· Flair for display
· Computer literacy
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES
ESSENTIAL:
· Motivated
· Honest
· Committed
· Ability to work in a team
DESIRABLE:
· Enthusiastic
· Articulate
· Calm under pressure
· Methodical
· Resourceful
· Commercial acumen
Our Mission is to support anyone affected by leukodystrophy, support research, raise awareness and improve best practice within healthcare systems.
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Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to make a difference in the lives of those affected by cancer? Then volunteer with us and join the #TeamBigC family which promises to give you a sense of purpose as well as the opportunity to work as part of a hard-working, values-driven, and people-focused team.
Help us to raise vital funds to support our work by volunteering as a Retail Assistant within our Sheringham Big C shop. This is a fabulous opportunity where you can put your skills to use for a meaningful cause and develop new ones.
About the role
There are various tasks you might get involved with including:
- processing sales transactions through the till
- stock rotation
- pricing stock
- tidying the shop floor and stock room
- assisting with customer enquiries
- assisting, when necessary, with shop window displays
- sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
- hanging and steaming garments
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty.These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Sunday.
You choose how long and how often you would like to volunteer, whether this is 1 hour a week or 1 day a month.
Benefits of volunteering
- know you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by cancer
- have a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- enhance your CV, boosting career options
- learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- share skills and expertise with others
- gain confidence through meeting new people and have fun
Recruitment Process
To apply, please complete our online application form on our website.
We also offer trials where you can volunteer for up to 1 day without going through the recruitment process to see if volunteering in this role is for you so get in touch today to find out more.
Once we have received your application, the shop manager will have an informal chat either via phone or in person. Upon receipt of 2 satisfactory references, the manager will arrange an induction.
We are a local, people-first charity, committed to working collectively to provide outstanding cancer support, when and where people need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Volunteer with us! - New Volunteer Oppportunity in Acorns Children's Hospice Superstore - opening in Tewkesbury!
At Acorns we provide care and support for life limited or life threatened children and their families. We are a charity, so most of the care that we provide is funded through fundraising and through our shops.
To help us to continue to provide the care that we do, we are looking for fun and enthusiastic volunteers to join us in our brand new Tewkesbury superstore shop. Our shops are exciting and dynamic, with no two days being the same. From our walk-in customers, to receiving donations, and everything in between.
As a Shop Volunteer with us, you will be:
- Engaging with customers
- Accepting and sorting donated stock
- Pricing donations for sale
- Working on the till
Our shops are open Monday to Saturday (some open on Sundays too) 9am to 5pm. You can volunteer the hours that suit you, but it would be great if you could support in the shop for at least 3 hours a week.
Why Volunteer at Acorns?
- To help a local charity and make a difference in your local community
- Connect with likeminded people and make new friends
- Enhance your CV by learning new skills and gaining experience
- Opportunities to progress to other roles
- Access to free online courses
- Retail discounts
- Invites to social events and participation in our volunteer recognition schemes and rewards
Full training will be provided
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are Tŷ Hafan.
We provide comfort, care and support to children with life-shortening conditions and their loved ones.
Too many families in Wales are struggling through the fear, exhaustion and uncertainty that comes with caring for a child whose life will be short.
At the moment we only have enough money and resources to support 10% of the families who need us.
Through volunteering, you can help us to reach every family who needs us.
As a Till & Customer Service Volunteer at our Penarth shop, you will assist our shop managers by serving and greeting customers and keeping the shop organised.
Our Penarth shop seeks to celebrate the town’s diversity in the way our team thoughtfully curates the mixture of preloved items its occupants have generously donated.
We offer high street to designer names, tea sets to linens, vinyl to hatpins, toys and books for all ages and plenty in between.
Vikki, Nicola, Christine and our team of superstar volunteers will do their best to help you find just the thing and the chance to buy a winning lottery ticket, too.
The shop is open 9am-4:45pm Monday-Sunday and we appreciate any time you can spare.
Our shops generate funds that directly support the whole family, from therapeutic services for children, to emotional and practical care for families, to sibling support activities & experiences.
Click here to fill in an application form or continue reading about this role below.
Considerations:
Age requirement: 16+
Location: 1a Stanwell Road, Penarth CF64 2AB.
Commitment: Ideally, we would be looking for your support for at least 2 hours a week.
Current available shifts: Monday AM/PM, Tuesday AM/PM, Saturday AM/PM, Sunday AM/PM but we urgently need volunteers for a Saturday (anytime)
As a volunteer, you could be involved in various activities depending on your preferences, skills and experience, these include:
• Providing a warm and friendly welcome to all customers entering the shop
• Delivering excellent customer service to ensure a pleasant shopping experience
• Handling cash transactions and operating the till with accuracy
• Encouraging customers to sign up for Gift Aid, which increases the value of their donations
• Selling and processing our raffle/lottery tickets
• Acting as an ambassador for Tŷ Hafan, promoting our Big Ambition within your local community.
At Tŷ Hafan our people values are working together, demonstrating compassion, providing excellent service and taking ownership.
We ask that all colleagues and volunteers of Tŷ Hafan behave with high levels of integrity and to represent our values as a core part of their role.
Here's what you can expect from our training:
• Learn about our purpose, vision and values and how to talk about them
• A comprehensive training and induction tailored to your chosen role
• Learn how to assist customers and answer queries
• Learn how charity shops operate and gain valuable retail knowledge.
The benefits of becoming a Till & Customer Service Volunteer:
• You can gain valuable work experience in a retail environment
• You can develop your customer service, teamwork and organisational skills
• You will support a good cause and help your local community
• You can meet new people and make new friends
• Most importantly - you will have fun, enjoy yourself and feel good about helping others!
Are you ready to join us as a volunteer?
Just click the “Fill in an application” button below.
We will ask you to provide us with the details of two referees.
Under 18s are not permitted to provide referees.
We can't wait to welcome you to the team!
Click here to fill in an application form
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract.
Providing care and support is something we are only able to do because of the kindness and commitment of our wonderful staff, supporters and volunteers.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Edinburgh -Corstophine
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 10:00-17:00
Location: 161 St John's Rd Corstorphine EH12 7SD
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Glasgow Clarkston
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday- Saturday 09:00-17:00, 12:00-16:00
Location: 21 The Toll Busby Clarkston G76 7BG
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us at if you require more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Broughty Ferry
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday- Saturday 09:00-17:00
Location: 215 Brook St Broughty Ferry, DD5 2AG
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Glasgow Pollokshaws
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday- Saturday 09:30-17:30, 11:00-16:00
Location: 1145 Pollokshaws Road Glasgow G41 3YH
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
East Sheen
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-16:00
Location: 337 Upper Richmond Road West East Sheen London SW14 8QR
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Glasgow Kelvinbridge
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday- Saturday 09:00-17:00
Location: 214 Great Western Road Glasgow G4 9EJ
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved, but please contact us if you require more information.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Canterbury Shop
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-17:00 and Sunday 10:00-16:00.
Location: Shop in Canterbury, CT1 1BE.
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Westgate on Sea
Are you ready to develop your retail and leadership skills?... Then this could be the volunteer role for you! We're looking for enthusiastic people to support the management teams in running one of our fabulous community shops.
From helping to recruit new volunteers and leading the shop team when the manager is off, to driving sales and donations and creating eye catching window displays this is a varied and engaging role that will have an impact on the store, the local community and the fight to defend the right to a safe home.
Because Home is Everything
Suggested Involvement: It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for one hour a week and others who volunteer more. Many people volunteer for a morning or an afternoon each week, but we’ll have a chat about your availability after you’ve applied.
Availability: The shop is open Monday - Saturday 09:00-17:00.
Location: Shop in Westgate on Sea, CT8 8RB
Supervised by: Community Shop Manager
Why get involved with Shelter? Home is a human right. It's our foundation and it's where we thrive. Yet, every day millions of people are being devastated by the housing emergency.
We are passionate about what we do and are proud to give pre-loved items a second chance and represent Shelter on the High Street. Our shop teams ensure fighting the housing emergency never felt so fun.
Main Tasks can include:
- Supporting our Community Shop Managers to run an exciting and inviting store.
- Using the till system to process sales, refunds and Gift Aid
- Opening and/or closing the shop, including cashing up at the end of the day
- Supporting other volunteers
- Using and updating our volunteer database
- Providing excellent customer service
- Photographing and selling key items on our online shop
- Creating posts to promote our shops on Instagram
Skills and Experiences Required: Not essential as full training will be provided, however some retail or supervisory experience would be beneficial, as would confidence in the use of technology.
What’s important to us is that you want to be part of our team and come ready to share your individual skills and experiences.
We do ask for a willingness to follow Shelter’s policies, including volunteering, health & safety, equality & diversity, safeguarding, confidentiality & data protection.
You will be required to complete some essential learning and a full induction before you start in this role.
Induction, Learning and Development: To enable you to take part in this opportunity Shelter will:
- Provide you with a Volunteer Handbook and all relevantPolicies/Procedures
- Provide learning including Health and Safety, Data Protection and
Safeguarding
- Provide an on-the-job induction
- Pay “out of pocket” expenses in line with Shelter’s volunteer expensespolicy
Benefits of Volunteering with Shelter:
- Supporting Shelter in our fight against bad housing and homelessness
- Gain valuable work experience in a supervisory role
- Be part of a great team, both in your shop and within Shelter Retail
- Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
- Enhance your CV – this is the perfect role for you to demonstrate the step from sales advisor to supervisory/management roles
- Opportunities to develop your retail skills further out at events like Charity Supermarket and pop-up shops
What Our Volunteers Say:
“Shelter was one of the first physical places where I felt I could fully be myself."
“Genuinely the highlight of my week. Feel like I’m part of something bigger.”
“Helping in the shop gives me satisfaction and gives me a place to go if feeling lonely and down.”
Next Steps: Please complete an application form online. After you have applied, we will review your application and invite successful candidates to attend a recruitment conversation.
Please note, you will be asked to declare any unspent convictions. As the role you are applying for has been designated as a regulated role, we will require you to undertake a basic Criminal Record Check. Having a criminal record does not mean that you cannot volunteer with us. It may limit the different ways that you can get involved
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer? Then volunteer with us and join the #TeamBigC family which promises to give you a sense of purpose as well as the opportunity to work as part of a hard-working, values driven, and people focused team.
Help us to raise the vital funds to support our work by volunteering as a Retail Assistant within our Distribution Centre in Wymondham. This is a fabulous opportunity where you can put your skills to use for a meaningful cause and develop new ones.
Roles may include:-
- Sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
- Accepting donations from the public
- Stock rotation
- Maintaing a tidy stockroom
- Shopiago - helping to sort, scan and prepare books for sale or collection.
- Assisting with customer’s enquiries
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty.These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Location
Big C Distribution Centre, 2-6 Allenbrooks Way, Wymondham, NR18 0NW
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm. Monday to Saturday.
Benefits of volunteering with Big C
- Enhance your CV, boosting career options
- Knowing you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by Cancer.
- Having a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- Learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- Share skills and expertise with others
- Gain confidence through meeting new people and having fun
Recruitment Process
Application form, informal interview and 2 satisfactory references.
We are a local, people-first charity, committed to working collectively to provide outstanding cancer support, when and where people need it.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.