Volunteer Depot Shop Assistant

How you can help

• A commitment to Garden House Hospice Care’s mission and values

• Receive donations and support with the gift aid process

• Attention to detail and the ability to organise donated items effectively

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions from staff members

• Ensure the shop is clean, organised and safe for customers and volunteers

• Opportunity to be trained on the till, however, this is not compulsory

• Shifts are available from Monday to Sunday

• Volunteers must be a minimum age of 16.

What you will gain from this role

• Sense of achievement: The knowledge that you have supported a worthy cause and made a difference in your community

• Skill development: Valuable retail and customer service experience

• Meet new people: Work as part of a friendly and supportive team

• Environment impact: Help to reduce negative environmental impact by providing an affordable, ethical and sustainable alternative to landfill.

Training and support

• You will undertake both in-store and online training, to ensure that you can carry out your role safely and confidently
• Support will be provided by our staff members and other volunteers, who will be available to answer your questions and offer guidance when required
• You will be entitled to receive free access to our Volunteer Assistance Programme, which offers confidential support and advice.

Next steps

Fill out our application form or call 01462 679540 to apply. If you are unsure which role is right for you or if you'd like to find out more about a particular opportunity, sign up for a Volunteer Information Session instead.