Shop volunteer – Newcastle-Under-Lyme (Castle Walk) NEW

Newcastle, Staffordshire
Cancer Research UK
22 Castle Walk, Newcastle Under Lyme, Staffordshire, ST5 1AN

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.

• 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

You don’t need any experience to volunteer, you just need to be motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy being part of a team.

We’re on the lookout for individuals who are:

• 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.
• Having the energy and passion to help us beat cancer together!

Minimum requirements

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.

How we’ll look after you

We want you to get the most out of your volunteering experience and our friendly team will be there to support you all the way. Once you submit your application, we’ll review it to make sure we have everything we need. A shop manager will then be in touch to 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 you’d like to join the team, we’ll provide a full induction and offer ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident in your role. We can also reimburse reasonable travel and other out of pocket expenses, as agreed in advance with your manager.

What you’ll gain

• 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 are supporting the same cause.