Volunteer Shop Assistant

2 weeks ago


Manchester, United Kingdom Sue Ryder Full time

**Location**:
Manchester

Volunteer Shop Assistant
Sue Ryder Charity shop, 794/796 Wilmslow Road, Didsbury, Manchester, M20 6UH

Area or Department:
Retail

Employment Type:
Voluntary

Ref No:
VC1-3165-RV-A2

Volunteer Shop Assistant

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

About us

Our Didsbury shop is looking for volunteers to join their team. Our Didsbury boutique stylish shop raises vital funds for our healthcare services. Your knowledge of fashion, designer items and your local networks can bring in even more donations, helping to raise even more funds for Sue Ryder to be there when it matters in our hospices and care centres in the UK.

About You

Do you love designer fashion? Can you spot Prada or Alexander McQueen? We are looking for people to help maximise sales, increase donations and raise the profile of Sue Ryder Didsbury.

Tasks may include:

- Assisting the shop manager with window displays
- Ensuring prices are clearly visible
- Helping to keep within Sue Ryder brand guidelines
- Making the shop look attractive, clean and tidy
- Following all shop processes, including registering Gift Aid donations

As a volunteer, you will create an atmosphere which entices customers into our shop by showcasing some of our rare, special designer donations. You will also join us in meeting & greeting our customers and become a valued member of our team learning the till and so much more.

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.

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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