Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
This role is based at our Clifton Moor site:
Unit 1/2, Marrtree Business Park
Stirling Road
York
YO30 4AB
When are volunteers needed: When am I needed?
The ecommerce office is located at our Clifton Moor Centre. It is open Monday – Friday 9:30am-4:00pm.
Morning shifts tend to run 9:30am – 12:00pm, Afternoon shifts tend to run 1:00pm – 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.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Customer Service
Gardening
Greeter / Welcomer
Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation Support
Retail
Role description:
We are looking for volunteers to help pack and post items sold online through our eBay shop. Our ecommerce department raises vital funds through the sale of pre-loved goods and sells thousands of valuable, rare and interesting items every year, sending items all over the world. Each item needs to be carefully and attentively wrapped and packaged to reach its destination safely.
What will I be doing?
- Carefully package for postage a diverse range of items, from fragile antiques to designer clothing, musical instruments, vintage porcelain and everything in between
- Work closely with eCommerce team to dispatch 30-50 items a shift
- Help maintain our excellent eBay feedback rating by making sure customers receive their purchases in excellent condition
- Maintain tidiness of postage areas and stock take postage supplies
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
What skills and qualities will I need?
- Comfortable being on feet and handling fragile, awkward items
- Enjoy working as part of team
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to pack items carefully to avoid damage
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Groups
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Volunteers with limited English
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
How will I benefit from being a volunteer in the ecommerce team?
- 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
- Increase specialist knowledge of various types of items
How to get involved:
Please use the link below to access our website and apply online.
If you have any questions, contact our Volunteer Services Team:
01904 777765
[email protected]
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 30-09-2026