Charity Retail Assistant Volunteer Roles
Job description
We are looking for Volunteer Charity Retail Assistants to assist in the running of WFRC’s retail shop to maximise sales of new and used goods that help us to generate vital funds to support the vital services that we provide for women and families. You will be providing invaluable help in the operation of our charity shop.
Principal Responsibilities:
To serve customers and record purchases on the cash register
To work with staff and other volunteers to sort, steam, hang, ticket and size donated clothing for sale in the shop.
To help keep the shop clean.
To assist with shop displays.
Provide information leaflets and signpost any enquiries for WFRC services
Comply with WFRC relevant Policies and Procedures
Wear personal identity badge whilst volunteering
Represent the professional standards of the charity
Key Skills & Abilities
An interest in the shop, and an enthusiasm for raising money through its work.
The ability to work as part of a team.
A flexible approach
Able to provide a friendly, high-quality service to customers
Basic numeracy
An understanding of the need for confidentiality
Good timekeeping
Reliability and trustworthiness
A willingness to undertake the training required for the role.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are a lively, diverse and outgoing team who are passionate about raising money for our Animal centre and promoting our branch and it's work caring for animals that may have suffered cruelty and neglect. We also support our branch by helping out at various fundraising and promotional events throughout the year.
As a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant, you would join a small team working with the shop manager and 1-2 other volunteers to help make it a success and raise vital funds for animal welfare.
About Our Charity Shop
The shop plays an essential role in raising the profile of the RSPCA in our local community and funds for our branch so that we can continue our vital animal welfare work. Our shops sell a mixture of donated items, including clothes, books, bric-a-brac and collectables, and a selection of new items. We have positions available on the shop floor and in our stock room or you could volunteer to do a mixture of both.
Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant responsibilities
- Helping customers in the shop find what they need.
- Accepting donations of items and money from the public.
- Processing sales through the till and card machine, including Gift Aid.
- Sorting through donated items to determine what we can sell.
- Preparing donated items for sale by steaming and hanging and items.
- Merchandising stock on the shop floor.
- Creating attractive shop window displays.
What we are looking for in a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
- Friendly volunteers who are confident talking to people.
- Retail experience would be ideal but is not necessary as full training will be given.
- We are ideally aiming for someone who is flexible and can offer an ongoing commitment predominately on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings and Wednesday and Saturday afternoons for 2 - 3 hours.
- Good communication and numeracy skills.
- You will need to be aged 16 or over.
What we can offer you as a volunteer Charity Shop Assistant
- A way to meet new people and make new friends in your local area.
- A place where you will learn excellent new skills to add to your CV, such as customer service, multi-tasking, merchandising, and many more.
- An excellent induction and training programme relevant to your role.
- The opportunity to make a huge difference to the welfare of animals.
- Reimbursement for any reasonable travel expenses you may incur whilst volunteering with us.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
We are Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC).
Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by a genetic leukodystrophy. Formerly ALD Life, an internationally recognised centre of excellence for people affected by adrenoleukodystrophy and adrenomyeloneuropathy, the charity was established in 2004.
Due to popular demand, we extended our services to support all leukodystrophies in 2019 and became Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity.
Like many other small charities, we have grown organically from an informal support group to the recognised voice for adrenoleukodystrophy patients and their families. Our charitable work is supported by our chain of five charity shops across south east London.
With scant resources we are always in need of trustworthy and reliable volunteers to assist retail staff.
Could you spare a few hours a week?
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills and meet new people.
We need help to give hope and support to people affected by leukodystrophy – could you be that help?
ABOUT THE ROLE
We are looking for volunteers who can:
- sort and clean stock
- serve customers
- create eye catching displays
- identify potentially valuable stock
ABOUT YOU
Candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- an interest in Alex TLC and the work that we do
- honesty and trustworthiness
- reliability
- enthusiasm
The role is located in any of our five shops in Forest Hill, Greenwich, Peckham, Penge or Walworth Road.
Alex TLC is committed to promoting diversity.
KEECH HOSPICE CARE….YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
Our Volunteers are at the heart of the day to day running of our shops. We thank you for your time given to the charity. The shops provide much needed income to provide nursing care for our patients. Our purpose is to care for our patients and to support their families and friends. Whilst aiming to provide the most efficient and provide appropriate care, both physically and emotionally in their home or at the Hospice.
TASKS
To welcome, assist and serve our customers in a warm and friendly way providing a good standard of customer service.
To ensure Gift Aid is explained clearly and promoted to all our donors, and thanking them for their valuable contribution.
To promote public understanding of our work and the importance of raising funds, including promoting Hospice events and activities to the public.
Helping sort, steam, hang and display our donated stock and rotate the stock following the Manager’s guidelines.
Dealing with customer purchases, confidently process the cash handling and the accurate operation of the till.
SKILLS & QUALITIES
Honest, trustworthy and respectful.
Enthusiastic with a positive attitude.
Good communication and numeracy skills.
Presenting and maintaining shop displays in an attractive way to help create sales.
Reliable, committed, dependable and flexible.
Enjoy interacting with the customers and working as part of team, as well as under your own initiative.
TRAINING AVAILABLE
Ongoing support, training and development opportunities.
Specific relevant courses – Health & Safety, Fire Safety and Equality and Diversity.
BENEFITS
On site training.
Develop new skills, and meet new people.
DRESS CODE
Well presented smart/casual appearance and appropriate comfortable shoes to be worn.
Volunteer badge to be worn.
AVAILABILILTY
Time, commitment and availability can be discussed and agreed by the Shop Manager.
Where possible to be able and committed to work four hours a week i.e. 9-1pm, 1-5pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Our volunteers are the heart of the day to day running of our shops. The shops provide much needed income to provide nursing care for our patients.
Tasks
To welcome , assist and serve our customers providing a good standard of customer service. To ensure Gift Aid is explained and promoted to all our donors, thanking them for their contribution. To promote public understanding of Keech's work and the importance of raising funds, including promoting Hospice events and activities. Helping sort, steam, hang and display our donated stock and rotate stock following manager's guidelines. Dealing with customer purchases, confidently process the cash handling and accurate operation of the till.
skills
Be honest, trustworthy and respectful.
Have a positive attitude.
Have good communication and numeracy skills.
Be reliable, commited and flexible.
Work well as part of a team as well as under your own initiative.
availability
Time , commitment and availibility can be agreed upon with the shop manager. where possible to be able to work 4 hours a week i.e. 9am - 1pm / 1pm - 5pm
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
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This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
-
Gain retail experience
-
Develop new skills and boost your CV
-
Meet new people
-
Support your local community
-
Donate your current skills and knowledge
-
Have fun
-
Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
- Gain retail experience
- Develop new skills and boost your CV
- Meet new people
- Support your local community
- Donate your current skills and knowledge
- Have fun
- Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Saturday Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Eastbourne
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Saturday Shop Assistant volunteers to support our Eastbourne shop team. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Free parking available on site
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
·People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
·Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
·Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Eastbourne
3A Courtlands Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Eastbourne
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Shop Assistant volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! store. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Free parking available on site
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
· People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
· Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
· Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Eastbourne
3A Courtlands Road
Eastbourne
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
- Gain retail experience
- Develop new skills and boost your CV
- Meet new people
- Support your local community
- Donate your current skills and knowledge
- Have fun
- Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
- Gain retail experience
- Develop new skills and boost your CV
- Meet new people
- Support your local community
- Donate your current skills and knowledge
- Have fun
- Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
At Group of Good Deeds we have a fantastic team of volunteers who give up their time to help us. They fulfil a wide range of Front of House roles including greeting our visitors, Helping in our charity shop, and lending a hand at special events.
Some volunteers come in once a week, but others just help out whenever they can. They play a vital role at Group of Good Deeds and are fundamental to our success and sustainability.
Charity shop Volunteer Vacancy
- Are you friendly, enthusiastic and good at speaking to new people?
- Do you have a passion for your local community?
- Do you enjoy being part of a team?
If this sounds like you then please read the Front of House Volunteer Role Description
Volunteer Role Description
Title: Charity shop Volunteer
Reporting to: Charity shop Manager
Time Commitment: Minimum of one half day (3.5 hours) per fortnight
Title: Front of House Volunteer
We are recruiting for a Charity shop volunteer to join our wonderful Barkingside team and deliver an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience. As a Volunteer you will contribute towards maximising shop sales and profits as well as the successful day to day running of the shop.
As a Charity Volunteer you will be;
· Delivering an excellent retail service, ensuring that every customer has a great shopping experience.
· Supporting with sales, stock rotation, organising displays and store tidying and much more, whilst representing GGD in a professional manner and reflecting our core values.
Skills & experience:
Although no prior skills are required, this is one of the most vital roles at GGD; Our volunteers are on the front line as our charity shop staff dealing with our regular customers and the local community.
The ideal person for this role will be with good communication skills interested in charity work and helping the community and enjoy the opportunity to talk to customers. Experience in a customer service role may be helpful.
Gaining additional skills and qualifications:
We value our volunteers and will do our best to make your volunteer experience with us enjoyable and rewarding. We offer training for every volunteer role and extend opportunities for our volunteers to improve their existing knowledge and skills and gain new ones.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
- Gain retail experience
- Develop new skills and boost your CV
- Meet new people
- Support your local community
- Donate your current skills and knowledge
- Have fun
- Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect.
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Shop Assistant Volunteer needed! - Hailsham
Would you like to be a part of your local community? Are you looking for a volunteering opportunity and making a difference? Do you enjoy the retail environment and have some unique skills you would like to put to good use? If any of these resonated with you, then you are in the right place!
The role
We are looking for Shop Assistant volunteers to support our shop teams in our Furniture Now! store. The best thing about this is that you can make this role entirely your own: from serving customers at the till, to taking care of bookings, mending items that need a bit of love or bringing your incredible knowledge and passion to our Book section, there is always something to do on the shopfloor!
You will join a wonderful team made of a Shop Manager, Assistant Manager, van driver and van assistants as well as some volunteers. Free hot beverage and biscuits always available on site as well as bi-annual shop team events!
Shift patterns
We are looking for support on Mondays as a priority but would be grateful to receive help anytime. The shift pattern is either a half day (morning shift: 8.30am – 12pm or afternoon shit: 12pm – 4.30pm) or a full day (8.30am – 4.30pm).
Benefits
- Travel expenses fully covered after 2 hours of volunteering!
- Volunteer discounts available on all our second-hand stock!
- Taster shifts available to see if this is the right fit for you
- Grow your CV with a new experience and a new reference!
- Meet like-minded people and be a part of your local community
About the Charity
Furniture Now! is an East Sussex chain of charity furniture stores, part of the Now! charity group Ltd. We aim to end local poverty and fight for the environment. We act at different levels by making furniture accessible to those most in need through our special two tier discount, working in partnership with social funds to furnish refugees’ homes and issue grants to environmentally and socially focused local actions.
We recently started providing free sanitary products in all 3 of our stores in a bid to end Period Poverty. This is an exciting time to join our charity as we are also about to open a Community Shed in our Hailsham store to provide the local community with a third space, where people can meet, hang out and upcycle furniture.
Our values
· People Matter: We value people, their ideas and are committed to listening and acting on them.
· Leading social change: We are driven to improve the quality of life and social mobility for people in our communities.
· Sustainability committed: We care about the environment and consciously take action, actively finding ways to shape local green habits through recycling, reuse and repair.
Location:
Furniture Now! Hailsham
9 High Street
Hailsham
East Sussex
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
Could you volunteer in your local PDSA charity shop and help us raise vital funds to treat pets in need?
PDSA is a charity with 48 pet hospitals that supports pets and people in need. All of our charity shops need an amazing team of volunteers to make them a success and we need you now more than ever.
By becoming a charity shop volunteer with PDSA you will:
- Gain retail experience
- Develop new skills and boost your CV
- Meet new people
- Support your local community
- Donate your current skills and knowledge
- Have fun
- Be part of a friendly team
Charity Shop Volunteers are involved in a wide range of roles and day-to-day activities that support the running of each shop and even a few hours a week will make a difference.
On the shop floor you could be involved with providing excellent customer service, processing transactions on the tills, replenishing stock and putting up eye-catching displays to entice customers in.
Behind the scenes, volunteers get involved with sorting through donations to find those hidden gems and preparing goods for sale by sorting, steaming and pricing
We provide training, so you don’t need experience – and we reimburse travel expenses so you won’t be out of pocket.
We’re looking for people who are 18 years of age or over that enjoy working as part of a team and making a difference.
Get in touch today to talk to us about volunteering in one of our shops or to apply for this role please visit Volunteering with PDSA - PDSA
PDSA positively encourages volunteer applications regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, adults at risk and all our colleagues and expect everyone who works for us to also share this commitment and to treat people with courtesy and respect
To support this commitment, our recruitment & selection processes are robust and rigorous and all appointments will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate background checks.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.