Charity Shop Volunteer

Do you have a few hours to spare each week that you would like to offer to charity? Julia’s House, the Dorset and Wiltshire Children’s Hospice charity is seeking volunteers to help out in the craft section of its friendly shop in Creekmoor, Poole

The charity’s shops rely on volunteers throughout the week, and are Creekmoor store is curently looking for volunteers to help organise and test the children's toys we get donated. Tasks include removing batteries, checking and testing the toys are in working condition and suitable to sell.

Various shifts are available throughout the week/weekend.

Volunteering has lots of benefits from building confidence to reducing stress and is a great way to make friends and have fun. You don’t have to have experience to be a volunteer at Julia’s House as we provide all the training you will require. You just need to be friendly, reliable and willing to learn. It’s a great feeling to be supporting your local community and will make all the difference to the children and families we care for locally. We would love to hear from anyone who has a few hours to spare.

**This is a voluntary role with no salary.**

Julia’s House is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and volunteers. Our aim is for our workforce and volunteers to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee and volunteer to feel respected and able to give their best.

As part of our values, we are committed to supporting equality, diversity and inclusion. Everyone is welcome and supported in their development at all stages in their journey with us. Based on our current staffing and volunteer profile, we have identified that there is an under-representation of: (a) individuals of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, so would especially welcome BAME applicants for any of our vacant positions; and (b) males, so we would welcome male applicants for any of our vacant positions and specially for any care and nursing roles.

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Salary**: £0.01 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Creekmoor: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location