Morpeth Retail Assistant

Children North East provides life-changing services including vital mental health counselling, community interest projects, support for families in crisis, and safe spaces that help children and young people overcome obstacles and thrive.

By volunteering in our first flagship charity shop, you are helping us invest in a brighter tomorrow for babies, children and young people across the North East.

We welcome volunteers aged 18+ who can spare any amount of time - whether a few hours occasionally, regularly scheduled days, or just whenever suits you.

What you will be doing

  • Engaging with customers, providing a welcoming environment that enhances their shopping experience
  • Processing payments and encouraging sign-up to Gift Aid
  • Accepting donations and accurately completing Gift Aid process
  • Sorting, preparing, and organising donated items for display
  • Assisting with creative in-store displays and window arrangements

 Apply for Children North East Volunteer Retail Assistant | Thriving Together Northumberland Volunteering

CONTACT bethany.gallacher@children-ne.org.uk

Skills

  • Approachable and enthusiastic
  • Willingness to learn
  • Flexible and happy to adapt to a variety of shop activities day-by-day
  • Keen to be part of a supportive team of staff and volunteers

Details

  • Age restrictions
    over 18
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
    Travel Expenses to and from work only, free tea and coffee
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 26/05/2026

End Date: 31/12/2027

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Location

42 Bridge St,
Morpeth,
Morpeth
Northumberland
NE61 1NL

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