Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
We are looking for volunteers to help behind the scenes sorting stock and pricing it ready for sale. Our retail department raises vital funds for St Leonard’s through the sale of pre-loved goods and is also a valuable face of the Hospice across our local communities.
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
We also have shops in:
Easingwold: 25 Chapel Street, Easingwold. YO61 3AE
Malton: 48/52 Wheelgate, Malton. YO17 7HP
Pocklington: 42 Market Place, Pocklington. YO42 2AH
Selby, Gowthorpe: 48 Gowthorpe, Selby. YO8 4ET
Selby, Ousegate: Unit 2 Ousegate Mills, Ousegate. YO8 4NJ
When are volunteers needed: Our shops are open Monday – Saturday 9am – 4pm.
Morning shifts tend to run 9am – 1pm, Afternoon shifts tend to run 12:30pm – 4:30pm 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:
Retail
Role description:
* Working alongside staff and other volunteers in the back of the shop
* Moving bags and boxes of donations, this may involve some lifting
* Identifying items suitable for sale
* Hanging and ticketing clothing
* Labelling Gift Aid items
* Checking items are complete and in working order
* Ensuring unsalable goods are suitably recycled
* Preparing top-up stock for the shop floor
* Identifying high value items for further research or sale online
Support and Supervision
The St Leonard’s Hospice Retail Team (Head Office) will provide you with full training and liaise closely with you over all aspects of your role.
Volunteers will be supervised by the Shop Manager and Staff, supported by the 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 are required to complete mandatory training modules which are usually delivered via our online platform. Additional, booster and refresher training may be delivered as needed via e-learning, video links or face to face. You may also be invited to attend role specific in person meetings where appropriate.
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
* Ability to work under the instruction of the manager and work as part of a team of volunteers
* Demonstrate good attention to detail
* An interest in, or knowledge of, clothing brands and trends is useful but not essential
* A willingness to learn new skills, no experience necessary
* Be able to maintain confidentiality
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Volunteers Under 16
Volunteers Under 18
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
* Be part of a friendly and inclusive team
* Opportunity to develop interpersonal skills and confidence
* Meet new people
* Gain satisfaction of a job well done, in support of a great cause
* Be valued and respected
* Have full training and support
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