Whether you're a student looking to gain work experience for your Duke of Edinburgh award, someone with a few extra hours to spare, or you’ve got retail know-how to share, we’d love to have you on board!
Why volunteer with us?
- Get hands-on retail experience: Perfect for building your CV or trying something new!
- Be part of a friendly, welcoming team: Meet new people and build lasting friendships.
- Make an impact: Your time helps us support families and individuals facing terminal illness.
- Show off your creativity: Get involved with exciting tasks like creating stunning window displays and arranging stock.
- Use your skills: Whether you're great with people, love organising, or are a whizz at working the till, there’s a role for you!
What can you expect?
From sorting through donations to uncover hidden treasures, to helping design eye-catching displays, or working at the till, you'll be an essential part of creating a fun shopping experience. And if you’ve got a special talent for visual merchandising or want to help our shop run more smoothly, we’d love your ideas!
Key tasks might include:
- Sorting and organising donations, spotting those hidden gems.
- Getting items ready for sale by steaming and pricing.
- Offering top-notch customer service and working the till.
- Helping with fun shop tasks like window displays, stock replenishment, and general tidying.
Skills
No prior experience necessary
Perfect for:
- Students looking to gain retail experience or working towards awards like Duke of Edinburgh.
- People with some spare time who want to contribute to a great cause.
- Retail and Charity Shop enthusiasts with experience or a flair for design, customer service, or visual merchandising.
Be part of something special and Make a Difference!
Details
- Accessibility
- Age restrictions
14+ only - DBS check required
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Reasonable out of pocket expenses paid, including travel via own vehicle or public transport. Claims can be made monthly and is paid directly to volunteers at the end of each month. - Health and Safety Policy
- Ongoing support
Support, resources and information available to all, to help maintain good health and wellbeing - Training provided
Full Training provided - Volunteer induction
- Volunteer Policy
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 24/07/2024
End Date: 03/11/2025
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Availability Details
We are happy to work with you to find a shift that fits your schedule.
Location
Marie Curie Retail Shop
28 Bede Precinct,
The Viking Shopping Centre
Jarrow
Tyne and Wear
NE32 3LN
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