Organisation Name:
Amnesty International UK
Organisation's Cause(s):
Equality / Human & Civil Rights
Location of voluntary activity:
The Amnesty Bookshop
19 Micklegate
York
YO1 6JH
When are volunteers needed: Monday - Thursday 10:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 - 17:30
Friday - Saturday 10:00 - 14:00 or 14:00 - 18:00
Sunday - 11:00 - 16:00
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Retail
Role description:
Amnesty International UK (AIUK) has a simple aim: an end to human rights abuses. Independent, international and influential, we campaign for justice, fairness, freedom and truth wherever they are denied. Joining us as a Bookshop volunteer is a great way to support Amnesty and be involved in the exciting work that the bookshops do.
About the role
There are plenty of different tasks and roles, from serving customers, sorting donations, creating displays, collecting donations, writing social media posts, managing online listings or even organising events. Hopefully something for everyone.
Volunteering can be a fun way to gain new skills, meet people or just spend time with thousands of books! We offer full training; all you need is enthusiasm and commitment.
The role may be for you if you:
Have an interest in books
Enjoy being part of a team
Are enthusiastic to learn new skills
Can positively contribute to an inclusive culture
Our Commitment to you
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (IDEA) are at the core of our values. We want to be an organisation that tackles structural inequality and prejudice as well as be an actively anti-racist organisation. This means taking a meaningful and equitable approach to supporting and developing you and others during your time with us.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
No previous retail experience is necessary for this role, as we will provide all training. We will, where possible, make necessary adjustments and accommodations to make this role accessible.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
First and foremost, we offer our volunteers a friendly, comfortable way to make a practical impact by helping us to raise funds and visibility for Amnesty International UK's important human rights work.
Our shop is embedded in the community and we pride ourselves in curating a friendly welcoming space. Our regular, short shifts are ideal whether you are a student, a retiree, or looking for something to do in-between or in addition to employment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to meet new people and engage with events and build connections to your co-volunteers and community.
We also provide invaluable work experience for those looking to enhance their CV, and can potentially provide a reference for future opportunities. We will happily work with volunteers looking to build their CV to maximise the number and variety of skills they gain with us.
Some practical skills we offer:
- Till training and cash-handlling
- Customer service
- Manual handling
- Stock management
- Display management
How to get involved:
Please follow the link below and complete the online application form.
PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST SET UP AN ACCOUNT BEFORE COMPLETING THE FORM. If you fill the form in first, it will not be saved.
Once you have completed the form, we will be in touch with the next steps. If your preferred method of communication is email, please be aware that our emails may be filtered into your junk folder.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 01-07-2027