Young Volunteer

**Why am I needed?**

Community is at the heart of everything that we do at Tenovus Cancer Care to help those affected by cancer. Our aim is simple - to deliver a vision where fewer people get cancer and those that do receive equal access to excellent treatment. However, we can’t do this without your help. So, we’d like you to volunteer your time and commitment to help us make a difference.

There are lots of different roles to choose from. If you wanted to gain hands on customer service skills, or if you have a particular interest in Books, or Media etc, we have something to suit every interest in our Charity Shops.

We are now taking on anyone aged 16 and over and 14 and over if you are part of Duke of Edinburgh or Welsh Baccalaureate.

**What will I be doing?**

Activities will be largely determined by the type of volunteering you would like to undertake, some examples are:
Interacting with shop customers, making them feel welcome and answering queries

Sorting and displaying donations alongside our Retail Assistants

Working alongside our Upcycle Creators to transform donated clothes and accessories into unique and special pieces

Assisting our Visual Merchandisers to create engaging shop window displays

**What skills do I need?**

As a Young Volunteer, no prior experience or skills are required

We simply ask that you:
Show a keen initiative to learn and get involved

Display a friendly and kind attitude

**How much time do I need to commit?**

**What support will I be given?**

We are a friendly bunch at Tenovus Cancer Care and you will be supported by our Volunteer Development Team, Shop/Workplace Managers and our wonderful Volunteers.

**What benefits can I expect?**

Gain invaluable experience and skills

Boost you’re confidence and meet amazing people in your local community

The chance to discover new areas of interest

**Where will I be based?**

We have lots of Charity shops in Wales and England, please find your local shop here

**How do I apply?**

**Inclusivity**:

- Whether you’re a volunteer, supporter, or staff member, we want everyone to feel welcome at Tenovus Cancer Care. We are committed to greater diversity across our people to make sure we have a breadth of experience, skills and perspective that reflects the communities we serve._
- We are working to ensure that Tenovus Cancer Care is a fair and equitable place to volunteer. We strive to ensure everyone is treated fairly, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), sexual orientation, religion, or belief, or because someone is married or in a civil partnership._

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: £1.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
The safety of our staff, volunteers and customers are paramount, so we will run through all our COVID-19 safety precautions before you start.

Work Location: In person