Volunteer Department Coordinator - Retail Fashion

Volunteer to help Sue Ryder be there when it matters

As a Charity Shop Volunteer Department Coordinator in our Kingsway, Quedgeley Sue Ryder charity shop, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces who will help us to keep our popular clothing department fully stocked and well presented. You will be actively helping us with our mission for sustainability and will help provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our charity work.

We are looking for volunteers to help with our amazing range of clothes. Are you interested in fashion trends, brands and designer labels? Passionate about sustainability? Do you love accessorising your look? Would you like to learn more about fashion retail and how to showcase & design unique displays in store? If this sounds like you then we have the perfect volunteer role for you!

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.

The Role - Volunteer Clothing Department Coordinator
• Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock
• Spotting items of higher value e.g. designer / vintage and retro items
• Maintaining the clothes department along with attractive shop displays & re-stocking
• Greeting and helping customers
• Serving customers on the till (training provided)
• Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented

About you
As a Volunteer Clothing Department Coordinator (Clothing) you will:
• Have an interest in fashion with a keen eye for special items
• Be able to keep the clothes department well organised
• Enjoy making the shop look appealing and attractive
• Enjoy helping and engaging with customers
Be an enthusiastic and pro-active team-player

How you will benefit
• Make new friends and become a part of your local community
• Be part of a friendly team
• Learn new, transferable skills and enhance your CV
• Flexible working
• Volunteer discount on donated goods
• Travel expenses - we are happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses for a minimum regular commitment.

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