At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a fun team to sort donations and assist customers in our charity shop.
- Company: St Peter's Hospice, a respected local charity supporting patients and families.
- Benefits: 20% discount, community engagement, CV boost, and volunteer hours count towards Bristol PLUS Award.
- Other info: Flexible hours to fit around your studies; ideal for fashion and book lovers.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while gaining valuable experience in a vibrant retail environment.
- Qualifications: Teamwork, communication skills, and a positive attitude are essential.
Commitment: Ongoing. Minimum commitment: Once a week.
Why volunteer with St Peter’s?
St Peter’s Hospice is a local charity which provides care and support for those living with a progressive life‑limiting illness and their families in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset area, both at the Hospice and in the community.
Our charity shops (including e Bay and Depop) raise around £3,000,000 per year which goes directly towards providing vital patient care and support services.
As a retail shop volunteer you will play an important part in raising this amount.
What will my role include?
This is a shop floor opportunity in our Gloucester Road shop on 95 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8AT. You will be volunteering as part of a fun team helping to:
- Prepare goods for sale; sorting through new donations and organising into categories.
- Steam and hang garments to a high standard ready for the shop floor.
- Interact with customers in store and accept donations from the public.
- Identify items that may be suited to our e Bay shop at Avonmouth.
- Support on the shop floor where required.
What qualities do I need?
- Strong teamwork skills and ability to work independently when required.
- Good listening and communication skills.
- Prepared to handle a variety of goods in a busy working environment.
- Friendly and polite when interacting with other volunteers, staff and customers.
- Hardworking with a positive attitude.
- Interest in fashion or books can be utilised in store.
- Attention to detail and thoroughness.
How much time do I need to commit?
We would ideally be looking for 4 hours per week, but the role can be flexible around your lectures and other commitments.
We can work together to find a time that best fits your lifestyle.
What benefits are offered?
- 20% volunteer discount in our shops.
- Experience working in a team and independently within a charity retail setting, building links with your local Bristol community.
- Satisfaction of knowing that the time you give enables hospice teams to continue caring for patients and families.
- Chance to build upon a passion for antiques, fashion, books, and music.
- St Peter’s Hospice is a well established and respected charity; it can boost a CV when applying for jobs in the area.
- Volunteer hours count towards the Bristol PLUS Award.
How do I get there?
The Gloucester Road shop can be found at: 95 Gloucester Road, Bishopston, Bristol, BS7 8AT.
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