Volunteer Retail Assistant

Join us at Shaw Trust as a Volunteer Retail Assistant and help us raise vital funds to support communities across the UK. As a not-for-profit charity, all our proceeds go to helping people around the UK.

Whether you prefer to volunteer behind the scenes or to engage with customers, there’s plenty for you to get involved with.

We believe that everyone has something to offer, even if you have no retail experience. We’ll give you all the training and support you need to make you feel comfortable and confident here.

Key Tasks

Every day is different in our shop – that’s part of the fun!

• Sorting donations, including steaming and pricing them
• Serving customers at the till and helping donors/supporters
• Create stylish window displays
• Keeping the shop fully stocked and tidy

What’s in it for you

• Improve your skills and boost your CV
• Grow your confidence and meet new people
• Receive some lunch and travel expenses
• Flexibility around your health, education, family, work or other commitments
• You’ll be staying social and active

What we’re asking for

• We typically ask for around 4 hours a week and we can be flexible
• That you’re helpful and happy to be part of a team
• Volunteers in our shop must be aged 14 or older

Volunteering is a great way to make a real difference and build your skills. If you have any questions, just ask!

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Join Shaw Trust

Shaw Trust is a charity that helps people find jobs, improve their wellbeing, and reach their potential. Our warehouse and 32 shops, from Glasgow to Glastonbury, raise over £1 million each year to support more than 300,000 people.

With over 500 volunteers already helping in our shops, join a friendly team and make a real difference.

Shaw Trust Registered Charity No. England & Wales: 287785. Scotland: SC039856.

Work Location: In person