Shop Donation Volunteer
2 weeks ago
**Location**:
Knaresborough
Shop Donation Volunteer
Shop Address: Sue Ryder Charity shop, 1a Castlegate, Knaresborough HG5 8AR
Please note - we have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.
Area or Department:
Retail
Employment Type:
Voluntary
Ref No:
VC3-6028-SR-A3
Shop Donation Volunteer
Volunteer to help Sue Ryder to be there when it matters.
About us
Our High Street shop is in Knaresborough is fairly easy to find and serves the local area well. It can get busy at various times of the day. A warm and friendly welcome awaits you at Sue Ryder Knaresborough. Occupying a converted 18th century house, with low ceilings and original beams, we offer a quirky retail experience over two floors. Our shop is packed with beautiful high-end men's, ladies and children's fashion, as well as a great selection of bric-a-brac, books and more.
About you
Shop Donation Volunteer: Support our shops behind the scenes, back of house, sorting donations, getting things ready for sale and making sure the shop is kept stocked and ready for our customers. As a Stockroom volunteer you will be one of the store’s friendly faces who will help us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our charity work.
How you’ll benefit
- Join a friendly team & make new friends
- Gain confidence & customer service skills
- Get valuable retail experience & enhance your CV
- Receive discounted donated goods and travel expenses
- Give back to your community
- Support people through the most difficult times of their lives
You will also be helping us to inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Full training will be provided, and travel at a reasonable local rate can be reimbursed for shifts of four hours or more, as agreed with the local manager.
How much time does the role take up?
Volunteering is flexible and can be a regular morning or afternoon. You can opt for weekdays, weekends, or as and when you are available.
Why not arrange a taster session?
You can register your interest in volunteering online or directly in store. You can have a no-obligation taster session in your chosen shop.
About Sue Ryder
We provide care, bereavement and emotional support in our hospices and neurological centres, in people's homes, online and in the community.
Sue Ryder is one of the UK’s largest charity retailers with over 400 shops.
Our shops generate funding so we can provide an annual 2.7 million hours of expert medical care.