At a Glance
- Tasks: Help sort and prepare donated items, provide customer service, and keep the shop organised.
- Company: Join the British Red Cross, a charity making a difference in your community.
- Benefits: Gain new skills, meet new people, and make a positive impact while volunteering.
- Other info: Flexible hours with full training provided; perfect for students looking to give back.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that values kindness and inclusivity while helping those in need.
- Qualifications: No experience needed; just bring your enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us in. From sorting stock and preparing donated items for sale to providing great customer service to our donors and customers - we have something to suit most people’s interests. Our shop is a great place to learn new skills and share existing ones.
We are currently looking for General Assistant volunteers to help us in our shop. Activities available include helping behind the scenes in sorting and preparing donated stock to helping prepare attractive displays on the shop floor - and many more.
If you have a few hours a week you can spare on a regular basis, then this may be the opportunity for you!
General Assistant Volunteer - typical activities- Checking the quality of items donated and preparing them for sale or recycling
- Ironing, cleaning, labelling and pricing items ready for sale
- Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
- General activities around the shop
No experience is needed. Full training will be provided. Please note there is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.
When can I volunteer?A few hours during the week or weekend, as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours; we only ask that we agree on hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.
Interested? Please click the apply button and we will be in contact soon.
DiversityDiversity is something we celebrate. We want you to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment and promote the power of kindness.
As part of creating an inclusive space we have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to the role. If upfront costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us, ensuring volunteering is accessible to everyone.
Health and Safety StatementWe take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need. As we take great care to ensure that all our volunteers are safe and supported, there may be some locations where we won’t be able to host 15‑17 year olds. Please get in touch so that we can help you find a suitable volunteering opportunity.
If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk
