Shop Volunteer

Whether you're someone with a few extra hours to spare, a student looking to gain work experience or compete your Duke of Edinburgh award, or you’ve got retail know-how to share, we’d love to have you on board!

Why volunteer with us?

• Get hands-on retail experience: Perfect for building your CV or trying something new!
• Engage with others: Enjoy opportunities to collaborate and share experiences with others. Be part of a friendly, welcoming team
• Make an impact: Your time helps us support families and individuals facing terminal illness.
• Show off your creativity: Get involved with exciting tasks like creating stunning window displays and arranging stock.
• Use your skills: Whether you're great with people, love organising, or are a whizz at working the till, there’s a role for you!

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What can you expect?

From sorting through donations to uncover hidden treasures, to helping design eye-catching displays, or working at the till, you'll be an essential part of creating a fun shopping experience. And if you’ve got a special talent for visual merchandising or want to help our shop run more smoothly, we’d love your ideas!

Key tasks might include:

• Sorting and organising donations, spotting those hidden gems.
• Getting items ready for sale by steaming and pricing.
• Offering top-notch customer service and working the till.
• Helping with fun shop tasks like window displays, stock replenishment, and general tidying.

Skills & Qualities

No prior experience in retail necessary. Full training provided

• Friendly and cheerful manner
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Able to follow instructions
• Knowledge of popular and quality brands would be useful

Perfect for:

• Students looking to gain retail experience or working towards awards like Duke of Edinburgh.
• People with some spare time who want to contribute to a great cause.
• Retail and Charity Shop enthusiasts with experience or a flair for design, customer service, or visual merchandising.

Be part of something special and Make a Difference!

* Young Volunteers - Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.