Volunteer Shop Assistant

4 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Sue Ryder Full time

**Location**:
Manchester

Volunteer Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder Charity shop, Wythenshawe Shopping Centre, 15 The Birtles, Civic Centre, Wythenshaw,Manchester, M22 5RF

Area or Department:
Retail

Employment Type:
Voluntary

Ref No:
VC1-3154-RV-A2

Volunteer Shop Assistant

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

About us

Our Wythenshaw shop is looking for volunteers to join the team. Located in the heart of Wythenshaw Civic Centre, we boast an abundance of great quality items at hard-to-beat prices at only a £1 per item. We stock men’s, ladies and children’s wear along with bric-a-brac, books, entertainment and media, and household linens, all at just £1 per item. We also stock good quality used electrical items at competitive prices.

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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