Shop volunteer - Perry Barr (Superstore)

About the Role

Unit 9, One Stop Shopping Centre, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 1AA. Our shops raise millions of pounds every year to fund life saving research, and by giving your time, you'll be joining a movement of people passionate about beating cancer. You'll be welcomed into a friendly, supportive team, where you'll gain valuable skills, build confidence, and make new friends - all while making a real difference for people affected by cancer.

What you'll be doing

• 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 like Stand Up To Cancer.

What we're looking for

• Flexible and happy to get stuck into a variety of tasks.
• Enthusiastic about helping to raise vital funds through the shop's activities.
• Team players who enjoy being part of a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Brings energy and passion to help us beat cancer together.

Requirements

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 in our shops, 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.

Locations and Scheduling

We have shops and superstores across the UK, ranging from traditional high street stores to larger retail park locations. Each offers a different experience, so there's something for everyone. Just enter your preferred location when searching to find opportunities near you.

Volunteering with us is easy and flexible, so whether you can give a few hours a week or a few days, your manager will help organise shifts that work best for you.

How we'll look after you

We want you to get the most out of your volunteering experience and our friendly team will be there to support you all the way.

Once you've submitted your application, we'll review it to make sure we have everything we need. A shop manager will then be in touch to invite you to a taster session where you can meet the team, learn more about the role and decide if it feels right for you.

If you decide you'd like to join the team, we'll provide a full induction and offer ongoing training opportunities to make sure you're fully confident in your role.

We can also reimburse reasonable travel and other out of pocket expenses, as agreed in advance with your manager.

What you'll gain

• Develop skills that are valuable in the workplace.
• Build confidence and make new friends.
• Give back to your local community.
• Have fun volunteering alongside like minded people who are supporting the same cause.

How to apply

Just click on the 'Apply for this role' link at the top of the page, fill out the form and we'll be in touch.

Commitment to Diversity

At Cancer Research UK we know that having a diverse volunteer community will help us to beat cancer. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We will happily consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition.