Charity Shop Volunteer

2 weeks ago


Leeds, United Kingdom Sue Ryder Full time

**Location**:
Leeds

Charity Shop Volunteer
Unit 2, Swarcliffe Avenue, Swarcliffe Dr, Leeds LS14 5EY

Area or Department:
Retail

Employment Type:
Voluntary

Ref No:
VC2-6164-CS-A2

Charity Shop Volunteer

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

About us

Our Leeds Swarcliffe shop is looking for volunteers to join the team. Our Swarcliffe shop is a £1 shop - the ideal destination if you're on the hunt for a bargain. We are a medium-sized community shop in the centre of a large housing estate in Leeds, and the shop is run by a friendly team of staff and volunteers. 150+ new items daily The majority of our clothing is £1, and we have a large range of ladies, men's and children's fashion and accessories. We also sell bric-a-brac, music, books and electrical goods - and aim to add 150+ items of new stock out daily, so you'll always see something new when you pay us a visit.

About you

Do you have an eye for a bargain, get excited about sustainable fashion, love helping customers discover pre-loved treasures, as a customer service & till volunteer you will be one of the stores friendly faces who will help us to provide the best customer experience.

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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