Organisation Name:
St Leonard's Hospice
Organisation's Cause(s):
Health
Location of voluntary activity:
We have volunteer opportunities in various locations across York including:
- Main Hospice site, 185 Tadcaster Road
- Acomb, clothing and furniture shops
- Broadway
- City centre, Colliergate and Fossgate
- Clifton Moor, Donation centre and shop
- Haxby
- Layerthorpe
- Scarcroft Road
- Tang Hall
When are volunteers needed: - Flexible opportunities available throughout the summer (June–September)
- Morning and Afternoon shifts available Monday – Saturday in shops and Monday – Sunday in our Donation Centre and Clifton moor shop
- Gardening sessions take place on Monday or Thursday mornings
- E-commerce shifts take place Monday to Friday, either morning or afternoon
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Customer Service
Gardening
Retail
Role description:
What will I be doing?
You can choose an area that suits your interests—whether that’s working with people, being behind the scenes, or spending time outdoors.
Shop & Donation Centre activities:
- Sorting, pricing and preparing donated items ready for sale
- Welcoming customers, serving on the till and helping on the shop floor
- Accepting donations and promoting Gift Aid
- Assisting with stock organisation and general shop tasks
Gardening activities:
- Watering, weeding and helping maintain Hospice gardens
- Sweeping paths and keeping outdoor spaces tidy
- Supporting the upkeep of a peaceful environment for patients and visitors
E-commerce activities:
- Research and price donated items, writing accurate and engaging descriptions for eBay listings
- Photograph items clearly and attractively, including any flaws, and upload images using a smartphone
- Carefully pack and prepare a wide range of items for postage, helping ensure purchases arrive in excellent condition
- Work with the eCommerce team to dispatch items, keep postage areas tidy and monitor packaging supplies
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
What skills and qualities will I need?
- Friendly, positive and willing to get involved
- Reliable and able to work as part of a team
- Willingness to learn new skills (no experience needed)
- Comfortable following guidance from staff and volunteers
- Respectful of confidentiality and professional boundaries
- For gardening roles: an interest in being outdoors and working hands-on
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Short term Volunteering
Volunteers Under 18
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
How will I benefit from volunteering?
- Gain valuable experience to support your CV, college or university applications
- Build confidence and develop new skills in teamwork, retail or gardening
- Be part of a friendly and inclusive team
- Make a real difference to your local Hospice and community
- Enjoy a sense of achievement from contributing your time over the summer
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: 01-09-2026