- Type:
- Retail
- Borough:
- Greenwich & Bexley
- Commitment:
- One shift of 2 to 4 hours per week - or more if you have the time.
You can make a meaningful difference to the hospice by volunteering at one of our shops.
Choose from 15 shops across the boroughs of Greenwich & Bexley (see here for shop locations and opening hours)
How you can make a difference
Community Hospice shops are an excellent way for the community to support the hospice through shopping, donating and volunteering. As well as raising much needed funds for the hospice, they also help raise our profile in the community, enabling people to learn more about how we support people with life limiting illness.
What you will be doing
- Sorting donated items in to various categories
- Identifying unsaleable donations for recycling
- Hanging and tagging clothing and other items
- Ensuring the stock room is clean and tidy
- Moving and handling donations
What skills and qualities can you bring?
- Ability to work well in a team as well as independently
- Good communication skills
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Reasonably physically fit as there is lots of moving around
- Over the age of 18
What’s in it for you?
- Connect with like-minded volunteers and become part of a friendly team
- Learn new skills and gain more confidence
- Enjoy a rewarding experience and make a meaningful difference to people in your community
- Receive an induction, relevant training, the support you need to carry out your role, and agreed out-of-pocket expenses (reimbursed within our guidelines)
- Ongoing support from your volunteer manager
- A 25% discount on all items (excluding furniture & new goods) and 10% discount on furniture
To start your volunteer journey with us, please download our application form below.
If you would like to speak to a member of our team or find out more about volunteering with us, please give us a call on 020 8320 5812 or email us.