Volunteer Shop Assistant

3 weeks ago


Preston, United Kingdom Sue Ryder Full time

**Location**:
Preston

Volunteer Shop Assistant
Shop Address: Sue Ryder Charity shop, 61 Church Street, Garstang, Preston, Lancs,PR3 1YA
Please note - we have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.

Area or Department:
Retail

Employment Type:
Voluntary

Ref No:
VC1-3038-RV-A2

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Volunteer to help Sue Ryder to be there when it matters.

About us

Our Garstang shop is looking for volunteers to join the team. We are based in the beautiful historic town of Garstang, the first Fairtrade town in England with its Thursday market dating back to the 1300s. We are also the first charity shop to open in Garstang We sell a fantastic array of ladies, gents and children's wear ranging from basic to designer, plus bric-a-brac, toys, books and soft furnishings all spread over two floors. In our dedicated vintage and retro section you can find many collectables, antiques and one-off items.

About you

Do you have an eye for a bargain, get excited about sustainable fashion, love helping customers discover pre-loved treasures and want to join a friendly team - if so we want you.

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.



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