Charity Shop Volunteer

6 months ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Age UK Full time

**About us**

Age UK is the country's leading charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. The over-60s is the fastest-growing group in society and there are more of us than ever before. Ageing is not an illness, but it can be challenging. At Age UK we provide services and support at a national and local level to inspire, enable and support older people. We stand up and speak for all those who have reached later life, and also protect the long-term interests of future generations..

Address: 23 Kirkgate, Wakefield

**The role in a nutshell**:
Volunteers help to keep our UK charity shops running like clockwork and are an essential part of everything that we do. Our charity shops raise vital funds that support the wide range of services Age UK delivers, so if you have some free time available and would like to help, we’d love to hear from you Whether you are looking to gain new skills and experiences, use those you already have or are just looking for a way to get out and meet new people, then we have flexible options to suit youWhat will you be doing?

Volunteer Shop Assistants carry out a wide range of tasks in their roles. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, keeping our shop floor full and organised or supporting with raffle ticket sales and promoting gift aid.

**How would you be supported in this role?**

When you begin your role, you will receive a mix of e-learning and in-person training to get you started. Throughout the role, you will receive refresher training as required as well as ongoing support, reimbursement for role-related expenses and the opportunity to further shape the volunteering you do.

**Why do we need volunteers in this role?**

Age UK operates charity shops to raise funds for the delivery of services for older people in need. Volunteers play a key role in the shop team, ensuring our shops are welcoming places in the community and selling the items that are generously donated to our organisation.

**Additional information**:
We offer a variety of flexible shifts for volunteers.

**What skills, interests or experience might be helpful in this role?**

**To find out more please contact**:
**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee discount

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only

Work Location: In person


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