Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
We are able to offer Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh volunteer placements for ages 14 and above in all our shops. This is a great way to gain experience in customer service and a retail environment.
We have 9 shops across York:
Acomb clothes: 9 Regents Buildings, Acomb. YO24 4LT
Acomb furniture: 12/14 Acomb Road, Acomb. YO24 4LU
Broadway: 50 Broadway, Fulford. YO10 4JX
Colliergate (city centre): 20 Colliergate. YO1 8BN
Fossgate (city centre): 42 Fossgate. YO1 9TF
Haxby: 72 The Village, Haxby. YO32 2HY
Layerthorpe: 60 Layerthorpe, York. YO31 7YW
Scarcroft Road: 5 Scarcroft Road, York. YO23 1ND
Tang Hall: 68 Fourth Avenue, York. YO31 0UB
When are volunteers needed: Our shops are open Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm.
Duke of Edinburgh shifts take place on Saturdays, are for a minimum of 2 hours and require a weekly commitment of at least three months.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Retail
Role description:
We have a variety of roles within the shop and will help find a role that suits you whether you want to be customer facing or would rather help out behind the scenes!
Some examples of the types of things you could help with:
* Sorting and pricing clothing, bric-a-brac, books, toys, and other donated items ready for sale
* Serving customers on the shop floor
* Accepting donations from the public and promoting the Gift Aid scheme
* Helping create displays on the shop floor
* Helping to research specialist items for our shop and eBay department
Support and Supervision
Volunteers will be supervised by the Shop or Donation Centre Manager and Staff, supported by the wider Retail Team. The Volunteer Services Team will help guide you through the application and induction process and be your point of contact for general enquiries about volunteering.
Training
Volunteers who are 16 or over and will be with us for more than 3 months are required to complete mandatory training modules which are usually delivered via our online platform.
For all volunteering enquiries please contact the Volunteer Services Office on 01904 777765 or email volunteers@stleonardshospice.org.uk
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
* Positive attitude and ability to provide great customer service
* 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
* Ability to maintain confidentiality
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Short term Volunteering
Volunteers Under 16
Volunteers Under 18
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
* Be part of a friendly and inclusive team
* Make a difference to your local Hospice and your local community
* Develop your retail skills and knowledge
* Complete your volunteering section of the Duke of Edinburgh award
How to get involved:
Please apply online via the following link or if you'd prefer a paper application form you can pick one up from any of our shops.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-12-2026