At a Glance
- Tasks: Help customers, create displays, and support fundraising activities in a friendly shop environment.
- Company: Join Cancer Research UK and be part of a passionate team fighting against cancer.
- Benefits: Gain valuable skills, build confidence, make friends, and give back to your community.
- Other info: Flexible roles available with opportunities for personal growth and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while having fun and meeting like-minded people.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic team players aged 16+ with a passion for helping others.
7 East Street, Shoreham, Sussex, BN43 5ZE 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. We have shops and superstores across the UK, ranging from high street stores to retail park locations. Each offers a different experience, so there's something for everyone.
What you'll be doing:
- 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:
- Flexible and happy to get stuck into a variety of tasks.
- Enthusiastic about helping to raise vital funds through the shop's activities.
- Team players who enjoy being part of a supportive, inclusive environment.
- Those who can bring their energy and passion to help us beat cancer together.
Eligibility:
- The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18. If you are aged between 16 and 17 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example short‑term work experience organised by your school.
- You must be living in the UK to volunteer in one of our shops.
- We ask all applicants to disclose to us, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions.
Benefits:
- Develop skills that are valuable in the workplace.
- Build confidence and make new friends.
- Give back to your local community.
- Have fun volunteering alongside like‑minded people who support the same cause.
- We can also reimburse reasonable travel and other out‑of‑pocket expenses, as agreed in advance with your manager.
Commitment to Inclusion:
At Cancer Research UK we know that having a diverse volunteer community will help us to beat cancer. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We will happily consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition.
Shop volunteer - Shoreham in Shoreham-by-Sea employer: Job Search Place Limited
At Cancer Research UK, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a welcoming and inclusive environment for our shop volunteers in Shoreham. By joining our passionate team, you'll not only develop valuable skills and build confidence but also make meaningful connections while contributing to life-saving research. With opportunities for personal growth and a commitment to supporting our community, volunteering with us is a rewarding experience that truly makes a difference.
