Cancer Research UK

Shop Volunteer

Our shop volunteers are helping us beat cancer right now.

In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.

If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference to what we can achieve. Nothing we do would be possible without amazing volunteers like you.

You’ll also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you’ll volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.

Volunteering is open to everyone and no experience is required. So, if you’re looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Location

Swadlincote DE11

Is the location accessible for those with physical disabilities or limited mobility?

Yes

Is the location accessible by public transport?

Yes

When?

Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.

Could this role be carried out virtually or through a hybrid volunteering model?

No

Is a criminal record check (DBS) required for this role?

No

Is a driving license required?

No

Are expenses covered?

No

What will you be doing?

While this list is not exhaustive, it gives you a flavour of some of the typical tasks in our charity shops:

Serving customers, taking payments and providing good all-round customer service

Sorting through donated items and pricing stock

Working on window and shop displays

Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised

Interacting with the general public

Following new health, safety and social distancing measures

What skills are required?

You don’t need any experience to volunteer

You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.

Will training be given or available?

Yes

Additional important information

Volunteering brings a wealth of benefits, both personal and professional.

Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer.

You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative.

You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference.

It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends.

Our friendly CRUK team will be there to suppor t you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.

It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.

The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18 . If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.

For further information on this opportunity and more please complete this form:

https://forms.office.com/e/55FPTiLuEQ

Alternatively email volunteer@sdcvs.org.uk quoting the opportunity number stated below.

Retail and Customer Service

Volunteer Opportunity No.

EXT-23-0102