Charity Shop Volunteer

at Bury Hospice

Role Description

We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable volunteers to join our team. Our retail department brings in over a third of our income each year and so volunteer support in this area is vital in order to ensure that the Hospice is able to continue to provide care to patients living with life limiting illnesses and their families. By volunteering in our charity shops you will be helping to generate income that goes directly towards these patient services.

Type of Activity: Suitable for individuals to apply

Suitability: Suitable for 16 and 17 year olds, Suitable for 18 year olds and over

Time commitment

Availability: Monday Morning, Monday Afternoon, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Morning, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Saturday Morning, Saturday Afternoon, Sunday Morning, Sunday Afternoon
Is this role available at multiple locations? Yes
Role Location: We have a number of retail outlets across the Borough of Bury which include The Rock Bury Mill Gate Boutique and Bridal Prestwich Ramsbottom Radcliffe and also at our Radcliffe Furniture Showroom.
Ward: Boroughwide

Benefit to the volunteer

By volunteering in this role you will have the opportunity to join a team of highly motivated staff members and volunteers who all share a passion for providing great customer service and a chance to work in retail with other volunteers from the hospice

You will receive

Travel expenses

Inclusion Statement: We are an accommodating organisation and welcome volunteer applications from individuals from a range of backgrounds and experiences.

Volunteers are asked to complete or provide: Application form, Reference(s), Informal discussion (may include an interview)
Activities: Administration, Retail and Charity Shops
Skills: Basic IT, Cleaning and Tidying, Organising and Planning, Other (please specify), For this role volunteers must have a willingness and enthusiasm to work within a team of staff and other volunteers. Of course great communication skills, and previous customer service experience would be highly beneficial, however we accommodate volunteers with varying skillsets and promote personal development.