General Shop Volunteer- North End

Volunteer to help Sue Ryder be there when it matters.

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters through our 7 hospices, Grief Kind spaces and online counselling and bereavement services.

As a Charity Shop Volunteer in our Sue Ryder charity shop, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces who will help us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our charity work.

We are a newly opened shop so we are looking to find friendly people in a variety of roles in the shop to help build on our current team. There are plenty of opportunities to make the shop and your role your own. Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.

You will help us to:

- Receive donations from our supporters

- Help to sort, label and price our items before sale

- Welcome, Greet and help our customers Serve customers on the till (training provided)

- Create wonderful shop displays, re-stock our items on the shop floor

-Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented

As a Charity Shop Volunteer you will:

- Enjoy helping and engaging with customers

- Enthusiastic and proactive

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Reliable

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

- Enjoy 50% discount on donated goods within all our shops

- Travel expenses – we are happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses for a minimum regular commitment

- Become a member of one of our internal networks such as, LGBTQ+, Women & non binary individuals, People with Disabilities & Volunteer Forum and get involved in events, discussions & meetings in our inclusive culture.

About Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder is one of the UK’s largest charity retailers with roughly 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. We are an inclusive charity and welcome all people with differing abilities and support needs. If you have any questions, please register your interest today.

You don’t need any experience to join us as a volunteer, you just need to be willing and helpful with a flexible and enthusiastic approach. Full training is provided and we can be flexible around your availability. In return for your enthusiasm, you will have the opportunity to be part of a wonderful team, gain new skills and experience, and most importantly contribute towards making a difference to our service users and their families. Sue Ryder places huge value on the diversity that we have within our team of volunteers and supporters. If you are concerned that your skills or abilities might not fit with the role that we have described please let us know when you register your interest.

Process:

You will need an account to register your interest for this role. Once you have registered your interest you will receive an automatic email with next steps. If you have not received this in a couple of hours, please do get in touch as it may not have registered (volunteering@hiveportsmouth.org.uk). 

You will need to respond to the "Criteria Check" email to progress with this role. 

Please check your junk email folder in case any emails end up there.  Friendly reminder that the charities/organisations emails may end up here too. 

Don't forget you can add up any volunteering hours as part of Team 100 Opportunity - Hive Portsmouth or part of the Donate 100 things challenge Opportunity

Skills

- Minimum 18 years old

- Willing to undertake full training 

 - Enjoy helping and engaging with customers

- Enthusiastic and proactive

- Ability to work as part of a team

- Reliable