Retail Volunteer
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Date(s)

weekly on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, starting from Tuesday, October 1, 2024 - 9:00am, forever
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Availability Details

We’ll work with you to find shifts that fit your schedule

Venue Address

28 Bede Precinct
The Viking Shopping Centre
Jarrow
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE32 3LN
United Kingdom

54.980776674678, -1.4889016439701

Support and Training

Expenses Reimbursed

Yes
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

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 needed

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!

Benefits for the Volunteer

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 fun 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!

Register your interest
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