Shop Volunteer
Location: Newton Abbot
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4
Commitment: You can get involved as much or as little as you like!
Are you the face of British Red Cross fundraising?
Our shop volunteers are the first point of contact for customers when they enter our shops, providing a warm welcome, a helping hand, and driving donations.
Being a volunteer is a unique experience where you can gain and enhance various skills, meet lots of new faces every day, and have a say in how the shop looks and feels. Your efforts will help us raise as much money as possible to help those in crisis.
You'll be perfect for this role if
You're interested in gaining experience in the retail sector. You'll be gaining valuable experience in customer service and visual merchandising, which are highly transferable workplace skills. While developing your abilities, you'll be meeting and engaging with a wide range of people from various backgrounds.
You'll possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills and be comfortable working alone and unsupervised as required.
We won't just leave you to it - you'll get support to develop your retail skills through our in-house retail Volunteer Journey training and our e-learning facility so you can represent the British Red Cross with confidence.
As a Shop Volunteer, no two days are ever the same.
Day to day, you'll be:
- Serving customers on the tills, cash handling and proving an excellent customer experience
- Unpacking and pricing stock when required
- Designing attractive shop and window displays
- Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
- Interacting with the public
What You'll Get
- Retail experience and the chance to enhance your skills/CV
- Full support on your volunteering journey from our friendly team
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the people we support
- 20% discount on in store purchases
About us
Here at the British Red Cross, our goal is to help anyone, anywhere, get the right support for them when crisis strikes. We are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and with the support of our volunteers have helped thousands of people. Our goal is to connect human crisis with human kindness.
Helping people in crisis begins at your local charity shop.
Our Shops are full of gifts, clothes, and even the odd vintage gem. Our teams are passionate and bright and love providing a warm welcome.
We aim to serve every customer with a smile and to make sure everyone that visits us has a great experience. We're always aware that every penny raised in our little shop goes straight to helping someone in crisis.
Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and one of our 13 million volunteers across the globe.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Shop Volunteer
Location: Truro
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4
Commitment: You can get involved as much or as little as you like!
Are you the face of British Red Cross fundraising?
Our shop volunteers are the first point of contact for customers when they enter our shops, providing a warm welcome, a helping hand, and driving donations.
Being a volunteer is a unique experience where you can gain and enhance various skills, meet lots of new faces every day, and have a say in how the shop looks and feels. Your efforts will help us raise as much money as possible to help those in crisis.
You'll be perfect for this role if
You're interested in gaining experience in the retail sector. You'll be gaining valuable experience in customer service and visual merchandising, which are highly transferable workplace skills. While developing your abilities, you'll be meeting and engaging with a wide range of people from various backgrounds.
You'll possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills and be comfortable working alone and unsupervised as required.
We won't just leave you to it - you'll get support to develop your retail skills through our in-house retail Volunteer Journey training and our e-learning facility so you can represent the British Red Cross with confidence.
As a Shop Volunteer, no two days are ever the same.
Day to day, you'll be:
- Serving customers on the tills, cash handling and proving an excellent customer experience
- Unpacking and pricing stock when required
- Designing attractive shop and window displays
- Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
- Interacting with the public
What You'll Get
- Retail experience and the chance to enhance your skills/CV
- Full support on your volunteering journey from our friendly team
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the people we support
- 20% discount on in store purchases
About us
Here at the British Red Cross, our goal is to help anyone, anywhere, get the right support for them when crisis strikes. We are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and with the support of our volunteers have helped thousands of people. Our goal is to connect human crisis with human kindness.
Helping people in crisis begins at your local charity shop.
Our Shops are full of gifts, clothes, and even the odd vintage gem. Our teams are passionate and bright and love providing a warm welcome.
We aim to serve every customer with a smile and to make sure everyone that visits us has a great experience. We're always aware that every penny raised in our little shop goes straight to helping someone in crisis.
Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and one of our 13 million volunteers across the globe.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Shop Volunteer
Location: Newquay
Opening Hours: Mon-Sat 9-5 Sun 10-4
Commitment: You can get involved as much or as little as you like!
Are you the face of British Red Cross fundraising?
Our shop volunteers are the first point of contact for customers when they enter our shops, providing a warm welcome, a helping hand, and driving donations.
Being a volunteer is a unique experience where you can gain and enhance various skills, meet lots of new faces every day, and have a say in how the shop looks and feels. Your efforts will help us raise as much money as possible to help those in crisis.
You'll be perfect for this role if
You're interested in gaining experience in the retail sector. You'll be gaining valuable experience in customer service and visual merchandising, which are highly transferable workplace skills. While developing your abilities, you'll be meeting and engaging with a wide range of people from various backgrounds.
You'll possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and teamwork skills and be comfortable working alone and unsupervised as required.
We won't just leave you to it - you'll get support to develop your retail skills through our in-house retail Volunteer Journey training and our e-learning facility so you can represent the British Red Cross with confidence.
As a Shop Volunteer, no two days are ever the same.
Day to day, you'll be:
- Serving customers on the tills, cash handling and proving an excellent customer experience
- Unpacking and pricing stock when required
- Designing attractive shop and window displays
- Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
- Interacting with the public
What You'll Get
- Retail experience and the chance to enhance your skills/CV
- Full support on your volunteering journey from our friendly team
- The opportunity to make a difference to the lives of the people we support
- 20% discount on in store purchases
About us
Here at the British Red Cross, our goal is to help anyone, anywhere, get the right support for them when crisis strikes. We are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and with the support of our volunteers have helped thousands of people. Our goal is to connect human crisis with human kindness.
Helping people in crisis begins at your local charity shop.
Our Shops are full of gifts, clothes, and even the odd vintage gem. Our teams are passionate and bright and love providing a warm welcome.
We aim to serve every customer with a smile and to make sure everyone that visits us has a great experience. We're always aware that every penny raised in our little shop goes straight to helping someone in crisis.
Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation, and one of our 13 million volunteers across the globe.
Connecting human kindness with human crisis
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Cheer Volunteer
Glasgow Kiltwalk – Sunday 26th April
Prostate Cancer UK has a simple ambition – to stop men dying from prostate cancer. Your support will help us deliver our ambitious strategy of taming prostate cancer in 10 years and improve the services we offer men and their families.
We have amazing supporters who are walking the Kiltwalk to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help cheer on the participants at our cheer points and let them know how fantastic they are! We’d love for you to join us on the day!
What I do
- Spot our walkers at the cheer point as they go past us.
- Cheer on and encourage our walkers.
- Use your energy and enthusiasm to motivate our walkers to get to the finish line
- Network with other supporters, their friends and family
- Make it a day to remember for our walkers.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
About the role
This role will be based at our Tŷ Hafan charity shop in Llanelli working as part of a team of volunteers assisting the Shop Manager.
General time commitment per week / month
2.5 hours per week
Age limit
Over 14’s only for insurance reasons
About the role
This role will be based at our Tŷ Hafan charity shop in Llanelli working as part of a team of volunteers assisting the Shop Manager.
What activities would you be involved in?
- Provide great customer service with bags of enthusiasm for Tŷ Hafan
- Sort and prepare stock for the shop floor
- Keep the shelves and displays fresh and in fashion by merchandising in accordance with seasonal styles
- Use product knowledge to identify the good sellers and price items accordingly
Information on training provided
No retail experience is necessary as full training will be given, although previous knowledge of merchandising, customer service, cash handling, up-selling and fashion trends would be useful. More important are honesty, reliability and commitment.
Benefits of volunteering
- Personal satisfaction of giving back to the community by becoming part of the Tŷ Hafan team and family
- Make new friends and meet new people
- Gain new skills, knowledge and experience to enhance your CV
- Share your knowledge to help raise funds for Tŷ Hafan’s work
- 25% volunteer discount
- Have fun!
Expenses information
Please speak to the store manager
Application info
You will be asked to complete an application form upon joining and provide details of two referees ( 1 professional & 1 character) and a DBS check is not required for this role.
About Tŷ Hafan
Tŷ Hafan is a leading Welsh children’s charity which provides comfort, care and fun to children with life-limiting conditions, along with their families. Through our vibrant hospice and diverse community programmes, we offer families short-break care and help them make the most of the time they have together; creating precious memories and ensuring a short life is a full life.
This role is purely voluntary and this arrangement is not meant to be a legally binding one or an employment contract
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Speakers use their skills and passion to reach out to different audiences in their communities, such as community groups, Churches and companies, inspiring them about our work with children facing poverty, neglect or family crisis.
Volunteering as a speaker is the perfect opportunity to share your experiences, encourage public awareness of the serious issues faced by children and young people in the UK, and improve and strengthen your speaking skills.
What are the benefits of becoming a speaker?Benefits include:
-comprehensive training, resources and ongoing support
-opportunities to meet new people in your community, ranging from business people to families at a Christingle service
-the chance to gain new skills and self-confidence
-the satisfaction of knowing you will be making a difference to the lives of vulnerable children
What's more, the role is flexible to suit your commitments and interests. All we ask is that you aim to carry out at least four talks a year.
How to apply
If you think this could be the role for you, please fill in the short form at this link and you'll hear from us soon!
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YOU DONT NEED EXPERIENCE IN YOUTH WORK, JUST THE SKILLS AND QUALITIES OF A GREAT YOUTH WORKER!!!
About Eastside Youth:
Here at Eastside Youth we are passionate about youth work and working with young people aged between 11 and 25 years old from the communities of East London to reach their full potential. We aim to help young people feel valued, confident and included through young person-centred structured youth activities which are fun, engaging and empowering.
We are a new youth work charity who aim to give a voice to the voiceless, encourage confidence and provide new opportunities and experiences by equipping young people with the necessary tools, skills and training to make positive change and difference to their lives and have a wider positive impact on the community.
We have an exciting new opportunity to join Eastside Youth and to become a Volunteer Youth Worker to help with various activities and projects as we are expanding in 2020!!! Especially in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Hackney and Havering.
What Would I Be Doing?
- Providing transformative youth work that helps change young lives for the better.
- Supporting various youth activities and projects, as well as supporting in areas of fundraising, promoting the charity in the communities.
- Helping to build positive and long-lasting relationships, empowering young people to develop life and social skills through structured activities, training and support.
- Enhancing young peoples physical, mental, emotional, social and educational wellbeing by befriending and providing help, guidance, advice and support.
- Help run sessions or do some of the behind the scenes work that help Eastside Youth function and be an effective youth charity.
What Is Eastside Youth Looking For?
- Passionate about working with young people and changing young lives.
- Is willing to put young people at the heart of everything we do and provide a safe and welcoming space for them.
- Non-Judgemental and possess skills to encourage and motivate young people.
- Able to use initiative to overcome problems and challenging situations.
- Willing to volunteer a minimum of 6 months and be available for scheduled meetings and training.
- Willing to help us grow the charity so that we are one of the best youth work charities in the world for young people.
What Are The Benefits Volunteering With Eastside Youth?
- The opportunity to influence the lives of young people and make a positive difference.
- It’s a chance to give back to the local community and help others.
- Personal Development opportunities, training and learning new skills, including promotion, or side stepping into other roles.
- Gain experience working with a diverse cohort of young people.
- A credible reference to enhance your CV and future career prospects.
- Learn new skills, meet new people, make friends and have fun.
- Being part of a reputable growing and truly inspirational youth charity.
Sounds Great! How Do I Sign Up?
To apply, email us for a short Application Form.
Please Note: Successful applicants will be invited to a Recruitment Evening on Tuesday 17th March 2020 in Hackney Road (Tower Hamlets, E2) starting at 7pm and finishing at 9pm (You will need to be able to attend the full session).
Due to the nature of this voluntary role you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS (Police Check) before commencing your voluntary position. This is done through Eastside Youth, if you do not currently hold a DBS.
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applicants from all sections of the community.
Get in touch today! Contact Us! Change Young Lives!
Eastside Youth is a Registered Charity in England and Wales No: 1176371
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- A good communicator and empathetic about the situation and needs of refugees.
- Understanding of GDPR regulations or willingness to learn.
- Able to keep the service user at the heart of what you do, supporting the Red Cross to understand service user needs and the difference our role makes.
- Knowledgeable about database systems.
- Able to speak good English; plus, knowledge of a foreign language would be useful (particularly one used in the current local refugee population).
- Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Able to commit time and assist us (predominantly) between 9 -5, Monday to Friday.
- Assisting the Refugee Support project coordinator with setting up activities
- Creating information packs or collating resources for the department and service users
- Helping with record keeping and other administrative tasks
- Filing, taking phone calls, mailshots, data entry, research, volunteer rotas, minutes at meeting, arrangement of interpreters.
- Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities, including British Red Cross intranet site, e-learning facility and 'Fuse' (our online platform where you can access a range of engaging bite sized pieces of learning to support your personal development).
- A full induction, support and supervision throughout your volunteering period
- Valuable exposure to the work of the Red Cross in the UK and around the world
- Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses when on duty
- Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
- A good communicator and empathetic about the situation and needs of refugees.
- Understanding of GDPR regulations or willingness to learn.
- Able to keep the service user at the heart of what you do, supporting the Red Cross to understand service user needs and the difference our role makes.
- Knowledgeable about database systems.
- Able to speak good English; plus, knowledge of a foreign language would be useful (particularly one used in the current local refugee population).
- Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Able to commit time and assist us (predominantly) between 9 -5, Monday to Friday.
- Assisting the Refugee Support project coordinator with setting up activities
- Creating information packs or collating resources for the department and service users
- Helping with record keeping and other administrative tasks
- Filing, taking phone calls, mailshots, data entry, research, volunteer rotas, minutes at meeting, arrangement of interpreters.
- Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities, including British Red Cross intranet site, e-learning facility and 'Fuse' (our online platform where you can access a range of engaging bite sized pieces of learning to support your personal development).
- A full induction, support and supervision throughout your volunteering period
- Valuable exposure to the work of the Red Cross in the UK and around the world
- Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses when on duty
- Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Join our committed and engaged trustee board.
Trustee with finance background needed for this well established charity. Home Start IOW works with volunteers to support families with young children. This role will require strategic input working as a team with other trustees and our exeperience staff.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
- A good communicator and empathetic about the situation and needs of refugees.
- Understanding of GDPR regulations or willingness to learn.
- Able to keep the service user at the heart of what you do, supporting the Red Cross to understand service user needs and the difference our role makes.
- Knowledgeable about database systems.
- Able to speak good English; plus, knowledge of a foreign language would be useful (particularly one used in the current local refugee population).
- Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Able to commit time and assist us (predominantly) between 9 -5, Monday to Friday.
- Assisting the Refugee Support project coordinator with setting up activities
- Creating information packs or collating resources for the department and service users
- Helping with record keeping and other administrative tasks
- Filing, taking phone calls, mailshots, data entry, research, volunteer rotas, minutes at meeting, arrangement of interpreters.
- Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities, including British Red Cross intranet site, e-learning facility and 'Fuse' (our online platform where you can access a range of engaging bite sized pieces of learning to support your personal development).
- A full induction, support and supervision throughout your volunteering period
- Valuable exposure to the work of the Red Cross in the UK and around the world
- Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses when on duty
- Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
- Experienced in face-to-face client work and/or casework, demonstrating excellent communication and proven listening skills
- Knowledgeable about conflict and migration issues
- Able to respect confidentiality of service users at all times and remain responsive to their specific needs, adhering to the confidentiality policy where risks to the service user or others are identified
- Experienced in supporting people in distress - in a personal or formal context
- Able to work independently as well as part of a team
- IT literate and able to proficiently use the International Family Tracing database (with training).
- Competent working with complex and detailed personal information, demonstrating good attention to detail.
- Able to use emotional support skills in a calm and responsible manner
- Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy
- Undertaking sensitive and comprehensive interviews with service users, using professional interpreters where appropriate
- Analysing the information provided by the service user, along with specific up-to-date information and knowledge of the country where contact is required, then offering the tracing or message service, if appropriate
- Working sensitively with unaccompanied and separated children in accordance with Red Cross internal guidance
- Carrying out local searches (in pairs) and research to find a sought person in the UK
- Signposting service users who cannot be helped by our service to other organisations
- Keeping thorough and accurate records on the International Family tracing service case management database
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Lichfield Arts is seeking Volunteer Bar Persons\ Managers interested or experienced in bar work to help with the administration and running of a small bar which normally operated out of the Lichfield Guildhall.
We are a small but well established charity that plays an integral role in the promotion and development of arts in Lichfield District through the regular provision of live music events, a programme of festivals and occasional private bars in partnership with the City Council who take bookings of the Guildhall for private functions such as wedding receptions and parties.
Whilst the role within Lichfield Arts events would be of a voluntary nature, private bars do give a small payment of minimum wage for the hours worked.
Duties would involve working with other bar volunteers to serve drinks, order supplies, carry out regular stock checks and keep the bar and cellar in good order.
If you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact us and we will put you in touch with one of our existing Trustees.
If you have an interest in the work of Lichfield Arts and would like to apply for this position please email a CV or résumé and letter outlining your skills and interests.
Specific Areas of Bar Work
- Concerts & Internal festivals (L2F & Blues & Jazz)
- External Festivals (FUSE, Shakespeare in the Park)
- Beer Festivals
- Private Bars
- Maintenance
- A good communicator and empathetic about the situation and needs of refugees.
- Understanding of GDPR regulations or willingness to learn.
- Able to keep the service user at the heart of what you do, supporting the Red Cross to understand service user needs and the difference our role makes.
- Knowledgeable about database systems.
- Able to speak good English; plus, knowledge of a foreign language would be useful (particularly one used in the current local refugee population).
- Willing to uphold the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and adhere to the Society's Equal Opportunities Policy.
- Able to commit time and assist us (predominantly) between 9 -5, Monday to Friday.
- Assisting the Refugee Support project coordinator with setting up activities
- Creating information packs or collating resources for the department and service users
- Helping with record keeping and other administrative tasks
- Filing, taking phone calls, mailshots, data entry, research, volunteer rotas, minutes at meeting, arrangement of interpreters.
- Access to relevant in-house training and development opportunities, including British Red Cross intranet site, e-learning facility and 'Fuse' (our online platform where you can access a range of engaging bite sized pieces of learning to support your personal development).
- A full induction, support and supervision throughout your volunteering period
- Valuable exposure to the work of the Red Cross in the UK and around the world
- Reimbursement of reasonable out-of-pocket expenses when on duty
- Being a volunteer for the British Red Cross means that you can proudly say you are part of the world's largest humanitarian organisation
The British Red Cross is one of the most recognised brands across the globe. We help millions of people in the UK and around the world to prepa... Read more
Can you inspire a child to read? We are seeking more volunteers to train as reading partners and provide weekly 1:1 support and encouragement to young readers in local primary schools.
If you love books, enjoy working with children and have two hours a week to spare (term time only), we'd love to hear from you. Volunteers are placed in local primary schools and are provided with comprehensive training, all resources and full ongoing support from our team. Whether you are retired and looking for rewarding voluntary work, new to the area and keen to get involved in your local community, or perhaps thinking of a change in career and keen to gain some experience in school - this could be the perfect role for you.
Volunteers go into school once a week for two hours during term time. They work 1:1 with the same four children over the school year, seeing each child for half an hour outside the classroom. Using resources supplied by us, they talk, share books and play games in order to build up children's confidence and motivation, as well as their communication and literacy skills.
We look for confident, personable people from all backgrounds, with excellent literacy skills and an enthusiastic manner. All candidates will attend an interview, undergo a DBS check and supply references prior to our initial training course. We require a commitment of one school year although the occasional week off is absolutely fine. Please get in touch as soon as possible if you are interested, as we are currently recruiting for our next training course.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.