Retail Volunteer Roles
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.
At WWT we shape unforgettable experiences. We are a warm, welcoming and genuine charity that protects and restores Wetlands. WWT Martin Mere has 600 acres of amazing wetland scenery which is home a such an assortment of wildlife.
We are looking for volunteers who can support our team in our Café and shop to ensure we offer excellent customer service to our visitors.
By providing excellent customer care in our shop, you will be encouraging our visitors to support the wider conservation work of WWT. The money that is taken in retail is instrumental to the conservation work that WWT can afford to carry.
Volunteers are an essential part of the WWT team. You'll get a warm welcome, including information on training, equipment and anything else you need.
Who are we looking for?
This role would suit you if:
- Have an enthusiastic and friendly manner
- Have an eye for detail and creativity
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- A confident attitude and / or experience in successful face-to-face contact with the public
- Commitment to excellent customer service
- Are happy using a computer/till
- Like working in a busy environment
- An interest in birding and optics equipment (if you’d like to get involved in promoting and selling our optics
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 the applications come in. 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:
29 Market Street, Heywood, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL10 1HX, United Kingdom
Minimum age: 14
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
OxTrail, where a herd of life-sized and mini oxen will be grazing across the county waiting for visitors. Each ox sculpture will be individually designed by artists and local schools, making the herd truly unique.
Are you ready to join the Moo-Crew?
The main purpose of the OxTrail Hub Volunteer is to support the team to sell OxTrail merchandise in the OxTrail Westgate hub store, promote OxTrail and the charity and enhance the fundraising income.
How can you help?
- Commit for minimum of 4 hours per week during OxTrail
- Engage with trail goers and act as trail ambassadors
- Answer questions and generally promote the trail, the charity and the city
- Circulate trail maps and fundraising information
- Facilitate fundraising activity and collections at certain sculptures on the trail at key times
- Support the pop-up shop selling trail merchandise including visual merchandising, till support, stock preparation and counting
- Supporting the team with administration and maintaining good housekeeping standards
- Carry out any other duties deemed appropriate by the Manager
- Opportunity to support farewell and auction events, or help with the OxTrail survey
What’s in it for you?
- Making a difference to others lives
- Learning new skills or updating your current ones
- Giving something back to your local community
- Being part of a friendly team and a caring organisation
- Gaining confidence
- Enhancing your CV
- Experience working in a high profile retail location
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!
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our charity shops rely on generous donations made by the public to raise crucial funds for Marie Curie. From clothes, homeware and books, to CDs and DVDs, we sell a wide variety of products.
We are looking for volunteers to help us sort through all these donations, pick out the best items and prepare and sell them to our customers. Without the help of our dedicated volunteers we could not provide our customers with high quality items at affordable prices. This allows us to raise funds so our nurses can continue to provide care to terminally ill people and support for their families.
Your role will include some of, but is not restricted to, the following tasks:
- Sort through donations, being aware of the possibility of a hidden gem and better quality brands
- Prepare items for sale by checking, hanging, steaming, sizing and pricing them
- Work on the shop floor and provide excellent customer service to our shoppers
- Operate the till
- Help out with basic housekeeping to keep the shop clean and tidy
Young Volunteers
Please note: A signed Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for all volunteers aged 14-17 years.
ABOUT US
Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We’re a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
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!
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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. 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.
Actively Interviewing
This organisation is scheduling interviews as the applications come in. 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 the applications come in. 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 the applications come in. 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.
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 the applications come in. 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 the applications come in. Don’t miss your opportunity, apply now!
RETAIL VOLUNTEER SUPERVISOR
Aberdeen-George Street
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 Tuesday- Saturday 09:00-17:00
Location: 179 George St Aberdeen AB25 1HX
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 the applications come in. 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:
Unit 2 Bradfield Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 2BS, United Kingdom
Minimum age: 14