Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us in. From sorting stock & preparing donated items for sale to providing great customer service to our donors and customers - we have something to suit most people’s interests. Our shops rely on our volunteers to keep them running successfully.
We are currently looking for General Assistant volunteers to help us in our shop. If you have a few hours a week that you can spare on a regular basis and want to help around the shop, then this could be the opportunity for you!
General Assistant volunteer typical activities;
1. Checking the quality of items donated and preparing them for sale or for recycling
2. Ironing, cleaning, labelling, and pricing the items ready for sale
3. Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
4. Displaying items for sale
5. General activities around the shop
No experience is needed. Full training will be provided. There is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.
When can I volunteer?
A few hours during the week/weekend - as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours, we only ask that we agree hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.
Interested?
Please click the apply button and we will be in contact soon.
Health and Safety Statement
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment. We will also have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need. As we take great care to ensure that all our volunteers are safe and supported, there may be some locations where we won’t be able to host 15-17 year olds. Please get in touch so that we can help you find a suitable volunteering opportunity.
If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk.
Why we want you:
No two days in our shops are ever the same. From the exciting donations that come through our door, to the wonderful customers who shop with us, our shops are ever changing. But one thing that never changes is that we need volunteers to help us to spread the power of kindness.
Skills:
1. No previous experience is needed
2. A warm smile and a friendly outlook
Benefits:
1. Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
2. Build up your confidence
3. A great opportunity to use your existing skills or gain new ones
4. Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
5. An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a positive difference to people’s lives
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