Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
We have 10 shops and a Donation Centre across York at the following locations:
- Acomb, Clothes *closed until August for a refit*
- Acomb, Furniture
- Broadway (Fulford)
- Clifton Moor, Donation Centre
- Clifton Moor Shop
- Colliergate (citycentre)
- Fossgate (city centre)
- Haxby
- Layerthorpe
- Scarcroft Road
- Tang Hall
When are volunteers needed: When am I needed?
Our shops are open Monday – Saturday 9am – 4:30pm and our Clifton Moor Site is open 7 days a week.
We offer three standard shifts each day:
- 8:45am – 12:15pm
- 11:00am – 2:00pm
- 1:00pm – 4:45pm
We can also accommodate alternative shift times, provided these are at least 2 hours long. Weekly or fortnightly commitments are preferred.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Admin / Office Support
Caring
Customer Service
Gardening
Greeter / Welcomer
Logistics / Supply Chain / Transportation Support
Practical work & DIY
Retail
Role description:
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.
What will I be doing?
- Working with staff and volunteers in the back of the shop
- Sorting and preparing donated items for sale
- Hanging, ticketing, and labelling (including Gift Aid)
- Checking items are complete and in good working order
- Recycling unsalable goods appropriately
- Preparing stock for the shop floor
- Identifying high-value items for further research or online sale
- Keeping the back room clean and tidy
- Moving bags and boxes of donations (may involve lifting)
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
What skills and qualities will I need?
- Positive attitude
- Able to follow instructions and work well in a team
- Demonstrate good attention to detail
- An interest in 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:
Groups
Intellectual/Learning Disabilities
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Volunteers Under 18
Volunteers with limited English
Wheelchair users
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
How will I benefit from being a volunteer in the shop?
- 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 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