Location: Sunningdale, UK
Job Type: Volunteer
Pay: Unpaid (reasonable expenses may be reimbursed)
About the Role
Join a friendly shop team and help support life-saving cancer research by volunteering at a charity shop. Every hour you give helps raise vital funds for people affected by cancer.
This is a great opportunity to gain retail experience, develop new skills, build confidence, and meet new people while making a positive difference in your local community.
Key Responsibilities
- Sort, organise, and price donated items.
- Welcome customers and provide friendly assistance.
- Operate the till and support daily shop activities.
- Arrange shop displays and window decorations.
- Identify quality donated items suitable for sale.
- Participate in team fundraising activities.
- Work alongside other volunteers to keep the shop organised and welcoming.
Skills and Requirements
No previous experience is required. The charity is looking for volunteers who are:
- Enthusiastic, motivated, and willing to learn.
- Flexible and happy to help with different tasks.
- Friendly and supportive team players.
- Passionate about helping raise funds for cancer research.
Applicants must generally be aged 18 or over and living in the UK. People aged 16–17 may be eligible through recognised schemes, such as school-organised work experience.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Make a meaningful contribution to cancer research.
- Meet new people and become part of your local community.
- Gain valuable retail and customer service experience.
- Develop confidence and learn new skills.
- Receive an induction and ongoing training.
- Potentially receive reimbursement for reasonable travel and other agreed expenses.
Reasonable adjustments are available to support applicants with disabilities or health conditions.
How to Apply
Complete the online application form, which takes approximately 5–10 minutes. You will need to provide a professional reference and an emergency contact, and confidentially disclose any unspent criminal convictions.