Shop Volunteers - Watford, The Parade for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Welwyn Hatfield Community And Voluntary Services Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job description

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity, you must be registered as a volunteer.

Register with the Volunteer Centre, or if you have already registered, please log in.

We are looking for volunteers aged 14 and upwards, who are able to work as part of a fun-loving, busy team, follow instructions, are physically fit (volunteers will be standing most of the time), personable, polite, organized, reliable, and willing to learn, e.g., to use the till.

Opportunity Details

• Type: Long-term Commitment
• District: Watford
• Start Date: 08/05/2025
• End Date: 31/12/2025
• Location: From your office, Indoor
• Time of Day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekend Full Days, Weekend Half Days
• Practical Considerations: This is a physical role, involving moving around the shop and standing for much of the time. Support and training will be provided. Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be paid.
• Additional Requirements: You will need to fill in an application form and show a form of ID.

Suitable For

14 - 15 Years Old with Accompanied Adult, 16 – 17 year olds, 18 – 25 year olds, 26 and over, School students, University students, Older People, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility, Rehabilitation friendly

Interest Areas

End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Retail

Accessibility

This opportunity does not provide wheelchair access.

Full Role Description

Our friendly team at the Watford Pond shop is looking for volunteers who are willing to:

• Use the cash till
• Receive donations
• Sort, value, price, and display donations of all kinds, and steam clothes
• Support the retail managers and assistants in culling and replenishing stock to keep displays fresh
• Engage with customers and encourage them to buy lottery tickets and sign up for Gift Aid
• Maintain general housekeeping to keep the shop floor and back room clean and safe
• Engage with mandatory training

Benefits of Volunteering

• Join a friendly, busy team and make social connections
• Develop skills in your local community
• Help raise vital funds for people with life-limiting illnesses in your community
• Opportunities for volunteers to progress to paid roles; current vacancies are listed on our website at www.renniegrovepeace.org under the Jobs section

If you're interested, visit your local shop to chat with the manager, learn more about the role, discuss your availability, and arrange a taster session.