Shop Volunteer (General Assistant – Leigh)
Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us. 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, this could be the opportunity for you!
- Checking the quality of items donated and preparing them for sale or for recycling
- Ironing, cleaning, labelling, and pricing the items ready for sale
- Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
- Displaying items for sale
- 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.
Availability
A few hours during the week or 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.
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.
Expenses
We have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If up‑front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives.
Health & 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 restrictions that may still be in place in your region and identify any adjustments you may need.
What you will be doing
- Creating exciting window displays
- Sorting donations for selling in the shop
- Meeting new people
The skills you need
- No previous experience is needed
- A warm smile and a friendly outlook
What’s in it for you
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- Build up your confidence
- A great opportunity to use your existing skills or gain new ones
- Reasonable pre‑agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
- 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
6-8 Union St, Leigh, Lancs, Greater Manchester, WN7 1AT, United Kingdom
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