Organisation Name:
Sue Ryder
Organisation's Cause(s):
Carers
Children / Young People / Families
Health
Mental Health
Older Adults
Location of voluntary activity:
28 Goodramgate
York
YO1 7LG
When are volunteers needed: Monday afternoon. (after 1pm)
Tuesday morning/afternoon
Wednesday morning/afternoon
Thursday morning/afternoon
Friday afternoon (after 1pm)
Saturday anytime
Sunday morning (9am-12pm)
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Customer Service
Fundraising
Miscellaneous
Retail
Role description:
Help a popular charity shop in the centre of York. We're looking for engaging, friendly people who are interested in working in retail that makes a difference!
Got some spare time? Meet new people and make friends.
Have the opportunity to get creative and assist in merchandising new displays.
Fan of vintage? Join us and work with everyone's favourite part of charity shopping, vintage clothing!
You'll have the chance to learn new transferable skills and update your CV with important experience employers are looking for. Including cash handling, stock management and customer service.
We are flexible and able to cater to most needs.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
Volunteers must be over 18.
Eager to learn and develop themselves to help alongside staff and other volunteers.
Must be able to exhibit reliability and maintain attendance.
Co-operate with set tasks and communicate successfully to achieve a fun and productive working day.
Conduct themselves professionally and in a way appropriate for the workplace.
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Christmas Volunteering
Hearing impaired
Intellectual/Learning Disabilities
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Vision impaired
Volunteers with limited English
Work Experience
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
Choose to gain skills in a many number of ways including customer service, cash handling, merchandising, stock management, managing a businesses social media, Learn about teamwork and develop your understanding of health safety in the workplace.
How to get involved:
To apply for a taster session, please call the York shop on 01904 636900. Alternatively you can come into the shop and speak with a member staff anytime.
We also have a link on our Sue Ryder website.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-12-2025