Shop volunteer - Wimbledon (Broadway)

58 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1RQ

Our shops raise millions of pounds every year to fund life-saving research, and by giving your time, you'll be joining a movement of people passionate about beating cancer. You'll be welcomed into a friendly, supportive team, where you'll gain valuable skills, build confidence, and make new friends - all while making a real difference for people affected by cancer.

What you'll be doing

Volunteering in our shops is exciting and rewarding. From styling windows with pre-loved fashion to talking with customers and making them feel welcome, volunteers are at the heart of our shop teams and every shift makes a difference.

Key responsibilities

• Greeting customers and offering a friendly, helpful service.
• Identifying quality items that could sell for a good price, helping to raise more money for the shop.
• Creating eye-catching window displays and keeping the shop looking its best.
• Helping at the till by taking payments and asking customers if they'd like to donate through Gift Aid or round up their total to support the shop's fundraising.
• Taking part in team activities to fundraise for campaigns like Stand Up To Cancer.

The kind of person we’re looking for

We don't need prior experience – just motivation, enthusiasm and a love of teamwork. Ideal volunteers:

• Flexible and happy to tackle a variety of tasks.
• Enthusiastic about raising vital funds through the shop's activities.
• Team players who thrive in a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Bring energy and passion to help us beat cancer together!

Eligibility and requirements

• Minimum age: 18. Those aged 16-17 may volunteer on a recognised scheme (e.g., short term work experience organised by a school).
• You must be living in the UK.
• Applicants must disclose any unspent criminal convictions in confidence.

Where and when

We have shops and superstores across the UK, ranging from traditional high street stores to larger retail park locations. Each offers a different experience, so there's something for everyone. Enter your preferred location when searching to find opportunities near you. Volunteering is easy and flexible – whether you can give a few hours a week or a few days, your manager will help organise shifts that work best for you.

How we’ll look after you

We want you to get the most out of your volunteering experience. Our friendly team will support you throughout. Upon application we will review it and invite you to a taster session where you can meet the team, learn more about the role and decide if it feels right for you. If you decide to join, we provide a full induction and ongoing training opportunities to ensure you’re confidently prepared for your role. We can reimburse reasonable travel and other out of pocket expenses, as agreed in advance with your manager.

What you’ll gain

In addition to making a huge impact on our mission to beat cancer, volunteering with us offers a range of personal benefits: developing workplace relevant skills, building confidence, making new friends, giving back to your local community, and having fun alongside like-minded volunteers.

Why we need you

At Cancer Research UK we exist to beat cancer. Over the last 50 years, we have helped double cancer survival in the UK. To sustain these advances, we rely on our community of volunteers who contribute time to fund research that saves lives. By volunteering, you help bring us closer to a world where everyone lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.

Inclusion and support

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We will happily consider any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition.