At a Glance
- Tasks: Get creative by crafting and upcycling items for our shop while meeting new people.
- Company: Join the British Red Cross, a leading humanitarian organisation with a focus on kindness.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, training provided, and reasonable travel expenses covered.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment welcoming all, including refugees and asylum seekers.
- Why this job: Make a positive impact in your community while expressing your creativity.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just bring your 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 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 shops rely on our volunteers to keep them running successfully.
We are currently looking for Crafting, Creating & Upcycling volunteers to work from home or in-store. Would you like to use your creative skills and imagination to make items for our shop or upcycle products from donated stock items that we can't sell in their current condition? If you love to repurpose and upcycle used items or can make things from scratch, then this unique opportunity is for you!
- Creating gifts or items that we can re-sell
- Repurposing old/used items to give them new life
- Thinking up new ideas for things that you can make and create to sell in our 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 on 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 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.
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
Shop Volunteer (Craft, Creative & Upcycle Volunteer - Lerwick) employer: Cash Hub
The British Red Cross offers a rewarding volunteering experience in Lerwick, where you can unleash your creativity while making a positive impact in the community. With a focus on inclusivity and support, volunteers enjoy flexible hours, comprehensive training, and the chance to connect with diverse individuals, all while contributing to a humanitarian cause that celebrates kindness and compassion.
