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Retail Volunteer

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United Kingdom , The Five Towns Area

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Salary:

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Job Description:

Do you enjoy working with people and being part of a busy shop environment? We are looking for Retail Volunteers to support our charity shops and e-Retail operation, helping us raise vital funds to provide care and support to patients and families across the Five Towns community.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serving customers and providing friendly, helpful service
  • Sorting, steaming, pricing and preparing donated stock
  • Creating attractive shop floor displays and window presentations
  • Replenishing stock and keeping the shop clean and well organised
  • Supporting our e-Retail platform

Requirements:

  • Friendly, reliable, and customer-focused
  • Comfortable working in a retail environment and as part of a team
  • Willing to learn and get involved
  • Provide Right to Work in the UK
  • May require a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and references
What we offer:
  • Full training and support will be provided
  • Ideal for individuals who may be looking to meet new friends, use existing skills or develop new ones, wish to boost their CV or simply give back to their community

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

Work Type:
On-site work
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