Volunteer Retail Assistant

3 months ago


Handforth, United Kingdom Shaw Trust Full time

In Shaw Trust Handforth, volunteers help us raise vital funds to support people in communities across the UK.

Whether you prefer to volunteer behind the scenes or in a customer-facing role, there’s plenty for you to get involved with. Why not try a bit of everything?

We believe that everyone has something to offer even if you have no retail experience. We’ll give you all the training and support you need to make a real difference here.

**Key tasks**

Every day is different in our shop - that’s part of the fun
- Sorting donations including steaming and pricing
- Serving customers at the till
- Create stylish window displays
- Helping donors and supporters
- Keeping the shop fully stocked and tidy

**What's in it for you**
- Improve skills and boost your CV
- Grow your confidence and meet new people
- Some lunch and travel expenses
- We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
- Volunteering is great for staying socially and physically active

**What we’re asking for**
- Normally we ask for around 4 hours a week, but we can be flexible
- Are you helpful and happy to be part of a team?
- Volunteers in our shop must be aged 14+

Whatever your passion, volunteering is a great way to make a difference and build your skills. If you have any questions about volunteering, feel free to ask

**Shaw Trust Handforth | 4 Wilmslow Road, Handforth SK9 3HQ**

**Join Shaw Trust**

At Shaw Trust we help people facing disadvantage to enjoy the best chance in life, to find a way into fulfilling work and to build a strong sense of wellbeing. The funds we raise in your local shop help us support over 50,000 people each year.

From Glasgow to Glastonbury, our 24 shops help to raise almost £1,000,000 annually to support Shaw Trust programmes. With over 200 volunteers in our shops, retail volunteers are part of a committed and caring community, giving time to improve communities across the UK.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

Work Location: In person



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