Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
You will be based in our Donation Centre in Acomb
201 Acomb Road
Acomb
York
YO24 4HD
When are volunteers needed: The Donation Centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9am-4pm.
Morning shifts tend to run 9am – 1pm, Afternoon shifts tend to run 12:30pm – 4:00pm although other shifts can be accommodated as long as they are at least 2 hours in length. Weekly or fortnightly shifts are preferred.
Duke of Edinburgh shifts take place on Saturdays, are a minimum of 2 hours for age 14 years and over and require a commitment of at least three months.
We have vacancies across our shops on various days, please see our website for the most up-to-date vacancies.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Customer Service
Greeter / Welcomer
Retail
Role description:
Our retail department raises vital funds for St Leonard’s through the sale of pre-loved goods through our shops and is also a valuable face of the Hospice across our local communities.
Currently we are looking for volunteers to sort donations and tag them
We are also looking for volunteers with an interest and knowledge of books and media (welcome any day of the week)
We are looking for someone who has knowledge of clothing and can spot a designer label or two and knows their brands or a friendly and confident person to greet and accept donations from the public. This involves advising on what we can accept and promoting our Gift Aid scheme.
We also welcome volunteers who have a specialist interest and knowledge of cameras, toys, collectables, and electrical equipment.
We are looking for a friendly and confident person to greet and accept donations from the public. This involves advising on what we can accept and promoting our Gift Aid scheme (any day of the week).
What will I be doing?
Working alongside staff and other volunteers in the warehouse in Acomb, York
Accepting donations from the public and promoting the Gift Aid scheme
Moving and processing donations to sell in our shops
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
Ability to deal with enquiries from the general public
Good sense of humour
Full training will be provided so a willingness to learn new skills or bring your own skills and knowledge to the role
Ability to work under the instruction of the manager and work as part of a team of volunteers
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Volunteers Under 16
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
How will I benefit from being a volunteer in the Donation Centre?
Be part of a friendly and inclusive team
Have the feeling that you have made a difference to someone’s day
Be valued and respected
Have full training and support
Develop your retail skills and knowledge
How to get involved:
For all volunteering enquiries please contact the Volunteer Services Office on 01904 777765 or email volunteers@stleonardshospice.org.uk
Please apply online via the link below or if you'd prefer a paper application form please phone us on 01904 777765
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-06-2025