Overview
Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers. From sorting stock and preparing donated items for sale to providing great customer service, we have something to suit most people’s interests. Our shop is a great place to learn new skills and share existing ones.
General Assistant Volunteer
We are looking for volunteers to help in our shop. Activities include helping behind the scenes in sorting and preparing donated stock, preparing attractive displays on the shop floor, and more.
Typical Responsibilities
- Checking the quality of items donated and preparing them for sale or recycling
- Ironing, cleaning, labelling and pricing items ready for sale
- Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
- General activities around the shop
No experience is needed. Full training will be provided. In this role there is no expectation to use a till or computer.
Volunteering Schedule
Volunteer a few hours a week, during the week or weekend, as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours. We ask that you agree on hours you can attend and let us know if they change.
Why Join Us
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- Build confidence and use or gain new skills
- Reasonable pre‑agreed travel expenses including for training
- Contribute to the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and make a positive difference
Inclusion & Diversity
We celebrate diversity and want you to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer. We also have an expenses policy that prioritises not putting volunteers out of pocket for role‑related costs.
Health and Safety
We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and discuss any adjustments you may need. Some locations may not be able to host 15‑17 year olds; please contact us to find a suitable opportunity.
Contact
For questions before applying, contact volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk.
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