At a Glance
- Tasks: Sort and organise donated items to support a local children's hospice.
- Company: Join the friendly team at Derian House charity shop in Westhoughton.
- Benefits: Gain new skills, enjoy a volunteer discount, and receive travel expenses.
- Other info: Flexible hours available, with opportunities for long service awards.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while having fun with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: No experience needed, just a passion for organising and teamwork.
Do you love organising, tidying, or giving pre‑loved items a new lease of life? Join our amazing retail team in our brand new Westhoughton charity shop and help turn generous donations into vital funds for your local children’s hospice. Volunteering with Derian House is flexible, inclusive and rewarding. If you can spare a few hours each week, we’d love to hear from you.
What you’ll be doing:
- Sorting through donated treasures such as clothes, books, toys and homeware.
- Checking items for quality and setting aside anything that’s not quite shop‑ready.
- Preparing items for sale by steaming clothes, cleaning, labelling and pricing.
- Keeping the sorting area clean, tidy and safe.
- Working alongside our friendly team of staff and volunteers.
You’ll love this role if you:
- Enjoy organising and have an eye for detail.
- Are happy being hands‑on and can lift the odd bag or box (within your limits).
- Like being part of a fun and supportive team.
What’s in it for you:
- Be part of something that makes a real difference in your community.
- Meet lovely people and have fun while volunteering.
- Learn new skills in retail – no experience needed, as full training and support will be provided.
- Enjoy a volunteer discount in store and a Derian House uniform to wear with pride.
- Reasonable lunch and travel expenses provided (minimum hours apply).
- Opportunities to get involved in Derian House events.
- Long Service Awards.
Available sessions: Monday to Saturday – morning and afternoon (flexible hours).
Please note:
- Minimum age 16.
- You must be living in the UK to volunteer in one of our shops.
- We ask all applicants to disclose, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions in advance of a DBS check.
- All volunteers are required to wear a uniform, which will be provided free of charge.
- This is an unpaid volunteer position in a charity shop.
Volunteer Stock & Donation Sorter - Westhoughton employer: Derian House Children's Hospice
Derian House offers a fulfilling volunteering experience in the heart of Westhoughton, where you can make a tangible impact on your community by supporting a local children's hospice. With a flexible and inclusive work culture, you'll enjoy the camaraderie of a friendly team while gaining valuable retail skills and receiving full training. Plus, as a volunteer, you’ll benefit from a discount in-store, reasonable expenses for lunch and travel, and opportunities to participate in exciting events.
Contact Details:
Derian House Children's Hospice Recruitment Team
