What sort of work will I be doing?
Our charity shop volunteers can get involved in all aspects of running a busy shop. We'd love your help with some or all the following:
- Providing excellent customer service including using tills
- Sorting, processing and steam cleaning stock as it arrives from our customers or warehouse
- Arranging imaginative and attractive merchandising and window displays
Where can I volunteer?
You can see which shops are in need of volunteers in the 'please choose a shop' drop down list as part of the application form below.
What hours can I work?
We welcome any amount of time you can give us. Some volunteers work a couple of hours a week, others come in for 2 or 3 days. We can work with you on what time you can spare and fit volunteering around your existing commitments.
What skills will I gain?
You'll be able to gain useful experience and transferable skills in retail and customer service. This looks great on CVs and UCAS forms.
What training will I be given?
We provide full training and support is always available. We pride ourselves on looking after our volunteers.
What other benefits are there?
Volunteering is good for you. Evidence shows it's great for your mental and physical health! You'll make new friends and meet lots of new people from around Bristol, gain confidence and self-esteem. You'll also be contributing to the 'circular economy', cutting down on landfill and encouraging Bristol to recycle.
Can it lead to a career with the Hospice?
Some of our volunteers have gained employment as a paid member of staff within our charity shops or with another employer because of the experience they've gained.
I'm under 18, can I volunteer?
We are welcoming volunteers aged 13-17 particularly those looking to volunteer as part of their DofE award.
