Charity Shop Volunteer

Welshpool |

Employer: Sue Ryder Volunteering Team
Sector/Specialism: Retail

Charity Shop Promotions Volunteer

Volunteer to help Sue Ryder to be there when it matters.

About us
Our Welshpool shop is looking for volunteers to join the team. Located in quaint Welshpool. We have been located here on the High Street for over 10 years and thanks to our continued support from our wonderful community we receive high quality donations.Our stocked designer brands includes Betty Jackson, Gucci, Harris Tweed to high street names such as Boden, White Stuff, Fat Face, O Neil and many more. You will always receive a warm welcome from our team so come and find a bargain and enjoy browsing in our shop, you won’t be disappointed.

About you
Encourage donors and customers to register for Gift Aid on the items they donate so we can increase their donation by 25%. To Promote & Sell Sue Ryder Weekly Lottery tickets to customers that are shopping in the store.

Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18. We regret that we cannot proceed with your application if you are not yet 18.

How you’ll benefit
• Join a friendly team & make new friends
• Gain confidence & customer service skills
• Get valuable retail experience & enhance your CV
• Receive discounted donated goods and travel expenses
• Give back to your community
• Support people through the most difficult times of their lives

You will also be helping us to inspire communities to provide more care for more people through innovating and collaborating on ways to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Full training will be provided, and travel at a reasonable local rate can be reimbursed for shifts of four hours or more, as agreed with the local manager.

How much time does the role take up?
Volunteering is flexible and can be a regular morning or afternoon. You can opt for weekdays, weekends, or as and when you are available.

Why not arrange a taster session?
You can register your interest in volunteering online or directly in store. You can have a no-obligation taster session in your chosen shop.

About Sue Ryder
We provide care, bereavement and emotional support in our hospices and neurological centres, in people's homes, online and in the community.
Sue Ryder is one of the UK’s largest charity retailers with over 400 shops.
Our shops generate funding so we can provide an annual 2.7 million hours of expert medical care.

Sue Ryder places huge value on the diversity that we have within our team of volunteers and supporters. If you have any questions, please contact our team at volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org or visit: www.sueryder.org