Retail Shop Floor Volunteer

Hospice in the Weald; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community hospice organization in East Sussex seeks volunteers to assist in their shops. This role involves engaging with customers, promoting events, and maintaining store organization. Volunteers will receive full training. It's a rewarding way to support vital hospice care while gaining experience and meeting new people.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain experience

Meet new people

Training provided

Qualifications

• Must be over 18 years of age.
• No previous retail experience required; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers where needed.
• Promote current events and instore sales.
• Keep the shop tidy and well organized.

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Hospice in the Weald

Location:

East Sussex, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

31.07.2025

Expiry Date:

14.09.2025

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Job Summary

Could you spare just a few hours or even a day to Volunteer with us?

You would be helping to raise the £8 Million needed each year to provide vital Hospice care in your community.

In each of our 30 shops, the manager is supported by a friendly team of volunteers who assist in the smooth running of the shop.

Please note that Volunteers in our shops must be over 18 years of age.

Why Volunteer?

It feels good and it does good!

Volunteering for a worthy cause is a great way to improve mental health and wellbeing, all whilst raising vital funds for the Hospice and gaining experience for your CV.

Volunteering helps you get out and meet new friends, learn new skills and work in a team.

Unlock your potential and Volunteer Today!

Where are the shops based?

We have shops throughout Kent and Sussex so there is sure to be a store close to you! As well as our charity shops, we have several dedicated furniture stores as well as a warehouse based in East Peckham.

We offer taster days, bring a buddy to work and volunteer coffee mornings as an opportunity to learn more about our teams - please visit your nearest shop for more information and upcoming events.

What will I be doing?

Do you enjoy meeting a wide range of people? Within this role you will be the first point of contact for customers, help in the running of the shop, keeping it well stocked and presentable.

Typical tasks include:

• Assistance customers where needed.
• Promoting current events and any instore sales to customers
• Assisting with window and shop
• Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
• Help fellow volunteers and/or staff with customer queries.

You will not need any previous retail experience as full training will be provided.

What do I do next?

Apply now and we will be in touch with you to invite you to meet your local shop manager and discuss your volunteering opportunity in more detail.