Shop Volunteer - Ely New Shop Opening January 2026!

Royal Mencap Society; Ely; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity organization in Ely is seeking Shop Volunteers for their new shop opening in January 2026. As a volunteer, you can help serve customers, sort donations, and support your local community. This position is flexible with hours available on weekdays or weekends. Volunteers will receive training and out-of-pocket expenses. Join this passionate team and make a difference for people living with learning disabilities.

Benefits

Training and support

Out-of-pocket expense reimbursement

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable demeanor.
• Reliable, kind, and patient.
• Willingness to follow guidelines and take direction.
• Acceptance of diversity.

Responsibilities

• Serve customers at the till.
• Sort stock donations from the public.
• Tag and steam stock for the shop floor.
• Dress window displays.
• Encourage others to join as volunteers.

Job description

Shop Volunteer - Ely New Shop Opening January 2026!

come and join us as a volunteer in our new shop in ely opening January 2026!

Our Shop Volunteers raise money for the people we support with a Learning Disability. Do you have a few hours a week to spare and share your time with us?

Our retail roles are varied and fun. You could be sorting donations from the public, dressing our window or serving customers on the till. There are many people from different walks of life and it's a great way to get practical experience and to meet new people.

This role will take place on a weekly basis for a few hours We will try our best to be flexible around the best time for you, but also need to consider the store opening times and volunteer rota. It could be a weekday or weekend, morning or afternoon, our stores are usually open 7 days a week. We’d appreciate any time that you can spare.

Whilst in the store, you will help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager.

Tasks you could get up to whilst volunteering could include:

• Serving customers on the till
• Taking stock donations from the public
• Tagging and steaming stock for the shop floor
• Dressing the window displays
• Asking people to join us as a volunteer

As a Retail Volunteer you will be:

• Friendly and Approachable
• Reliable, Kind and Patient
• Willing to volunteer within guidelines and to take direction where necessary
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself

As a Mencap volunteer you will:

• Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability
• Get reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy e.g. travel
• Receive full Training and support
• Volunteer alongside other people
• Have a chance to give back your local community

About Mencap Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.

We have an ambitious vision for the UK to be the best place in the world for people with a learning disability to live happy and healthy lives.

Volunteering with us is YOUR opportunity to help us achieve this, whilst having the chance to develop your skills, meet new people and join a passionate and dedicated team.

If you have questions about volunteering with Mencap, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us: [e-mail]