At a Glance
- Tasks: Help customers, sort donations, and create exciting displays in a vibrant shop environment.
- Company: Join the British Red Cross, a leading humanitarian organisation.
- Benefits: Meet new people, gain skills, and have travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Flexible hours with a supportive and inclusive team.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact while having fun and building confidence.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just bring a friendly smile!
Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us in. From sorting stock & 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 shops rely on our volunteers to keep them running successfully. We are currently looking for General Assistant volunteers to help us in our shop.
If you have a few hours a week that you can spare on a regular basis and want to help around the shop, then this could be the opportunity for you!
- Checking the quality of items donated and preparing them for sale or for recycling
- Ironing, cleaning, labelling, and pricing the items ready for sale
- Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
- Displaying items for sale
- General activities around the shop
No experience is needed. Full training will be provided. There is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.
When can I volunteer? A few hours during the week/weekend- as agreed with the shop manager. There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours, we only ask that we agree hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.
Diversity is something we celebrate. We want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross and feel that you belong. We want to create an inclusive environment, and promote and spread 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 your role. If up front costs are difficult, you can speak to your volunteering manager about this to find alternatives. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We want volunteering to be accessible to everyone.
Health and Safety Statement: We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify 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.
No two days in our shops are ever the same. From the exciting donations that come through our door, to the wonderful customers who shop with us, our shops are ever changing. But one thing that never changes is that we need volunteers to help us to spread the power of kindness.
What you will be doing:
- Creating exciting window displays
- Sorting donations for selling in the shop
- Meeting new people
The skills you need:
- No previous experience is needed
- A warm smile and a friendly outlook
What's in it for you:
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- Build up your confidence
- A great opportunity to use your existing skills or gain new ones
- Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
- An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a positive difference to people’s lives
Volunteer Shop Assistant - Help Customers & Sort Donations in Dundee employer: Cash Hub
The British Red Cross offers a rewarding volunteering experience where you can make a meaningful impact in your community while working alongside a diverse and inclusive team. With flexible hours, comprehensive training, and support for travel expenses, this role not only allows you to develop new skills but also connects you with like-minded individuals who share a passion for kindness and humanitarian work. Join us at our Dundee shop and be part of an organisation that values every volunteer's contribution.
