At a Glance
- Tasks: Create eye-catching displays and sort donations to attract customers.
- Company: Join the British Red Cross, a leading humanitarian organisation.
- Benefits: Meet new people, gain skills, and receive travel expenses.
- Other info: Flexible hours with full training provided; inclusivity is celebrated.
- Why this job: Use your creativity to make a positive impact in your community.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a friendly smile and enthusiasm.
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 volunteers to keep them running successfully. We are currently looking for Display & Merchandising volunteers to help us in our shop. Would you like to use your creative skills to attract customers into our store? If you have an eye for detail and love to experiment with different ideas, this opportunity may be for you!
Typical activities:
- Maintaining the shop window display, keeping it up to date with special events and promotions
- Organising merchandise and display units on the shop floor
- Keeping the shop well‑presented and inviting
- Sorting donations for selling in the shop
- Meeting new people
No experience is needed. Full training will be provided. Please note that 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 the hours you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.
Diversity & Inclusion:
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 upfront 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. We will also 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.
Contact:
If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk
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
