Shop Volunteer
Posted 4 days 11 hours ago by Cancer Research UK
Our shops raise millions of pounds every year to fund life saving research.
Responsibilities- Greeting customers and offering a friendly, helpful service.
- Identifying quality items that could sell for a good price, helping to raise more money for the shop.
- Creating eye catching window displays and keeping the shop looking its best.
- Helping at the till by taking payments and asking customers if they'd like to donate through Gift Aid or round up their total to support the shop's fundraising.
- Taking part in team activities to fundraise for campaigns such as Stand Up to Cancer.
- Flexible and happy to take on a variety of tasks.
- Enthusiastic about helping to raise vital funds through the shop's activities.
- Team player who enjoys being part of a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Person who brings energy and passion to support the mission to beat cancer.
The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18. If you are aged between 16 and 17 you may still be able to volunteer but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example short term work experience organised by your school.
You must be living in the UK to volunteer in one of our shops.
We ask all applicants to disclose to us, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions.
How We Support VolunteersWe provide a full induction and ongoing training opportunities to help you feel confident in your role. Managers will organise shifts that fit your availability, and we can reimburse reasonable travel and out of pocket expenses as agreed in advance.
Benefits- Develop skills that are valuable in the workplace.
- Build confidence and make new friends.
- Give back to your local community.
- Enjoy volunteering alongside like minded people who support the same cause.
We will happily consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition.