Charity Shop Volunteer

4 weeks ago


Downham Market, United Kingdom Sue Ryder Full time

**Location**:
Downham Market

Charity Shop Volunteer
Sue Ryder Charity shop, Bridge Rd, Downham Market PE38 0AE

Area or Department:
Retail

Employment Type:
Voluntary

Ref No:
VC2-5130-CS-A2

Customer Service & Till Volunteer

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

About us

Our busy large format shop in Downham Market Furniture Store takes a lot of looking after. The generosity of people donating items and the support from our customers means that we are looking for support to sort donations and to help run the shop.

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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