Volunteer Retail Assistant — Flexible Hours & Training

Yorkshire Cancer Research; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local charity organization is seeking Volunteer Retail Assistants to support its mission in the retail sector. In this role, you will provide a warm welcome to customers, sort donated items, and assist with sales. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in customer service while supporting an important cause in your community. Enjoy gaining valuable experience and meeting new friends in a friendly environment.

Benefits

Gain experience in the retail sector

Full training provided

Opportunity to support a worthwhile cause

Work in a friendly team

Play an active role in the community

Qualifications

• No previous experience is necessary as training will be provided.
• The ability to interact with customers and donors positively.
• Must be committed and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Providing a warm and friendly welcome to customers and donors.
• Sorting and categorising donated items.
• Assisting customers with purchases and enquiries.
• Pricing stock and processing Gift Aid donations.
• Organising and re‑stocking displays.
• Creating eye‑catching and stylish window displays.
• Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised.

Skills

Strong communication and teamwork

Strong customer service

A friendly and approachable manner

The ability to show initiative

An enthusiastic and helpful attitude

Reliability is essential

Able to work unsupervised or as part of a team

Job description

A local charity organization is seeking Volunteer Retail Assistants to support its mission in the retail sector. In this role, you will provide a warm welcome to customers, sort donated items, and assist with sales. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in customer service while supporting an important cause in your community. Enjoy gaining valuable experience and meeting new friends in a friendly environment.