Wimborne Clothing Assistant

Julia's House; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local children's hospice seeks Volunteer Steamers to prepare donated clothing for their charity shop. You will use steaming equipment to enhance garment presentation, supporting families with seriously ill children. This role offers no required experience and provides training in a friendly environment. Enjoy valuable skills, community connection, and discounts. Every minute helps make a difference.

Benefits

Volunteer discounts

Opportunity for references

Training and support

Qualifications

• Must be no under 18 years old due to health and safety requirements.
• No experience needed; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Use the steaming machine to prepare clothes.
• Ensure garments are ready for display.
• Support the shop team with additional tasks.

Skills

Friendly and approachable

Reliable and punctual

Willing to learn

Comfortable working independently

Job description

Location: Wimborne
Days: Various throughout the week

Make a Difference in Your Community – One Garment at a Time

Are you looking for a rewarding way to give back to your local community? Join our friendly team at Julia’s House, your local children’s hospice supporting the most seriously ill children in Dorset and Wiltshire. Our work wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and support of our amazing volunteers.

We’re currently looking for Volunteer Steamers and hangers to help prepare donated clothing for our charity shop floor using our easy-to-use steaming equipment. You’ll be helping us turn donations into vital funds that support families caring for children with complex and life-limiting conditions.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Using our steaming machine and hanging clothes for display
• Ensuring garments look their best for customers
• Supporting the shop team with general tasks as needed

No experience? No problem! Full training and support are provided.

What You’ll Gain

Volunteering with Julia’s House isn’t just about giving – it’s about gaining too! You’ll enjoy:

• New skills and valuable retail experience
• Confidence-building and teamwork opportunities
• A friendly, welcoming environment
• A sense of purpose and community connection
• Volunteer discounts and references upon request

Whether you’re looking to get back into the workplace, meet new people, or support a cause close to your heart – we’d love to hear from you.

What We’re Looking For

We welcome volunteers from all walks of life. Ideally, you’ll be:

• Friendly and approachable
• Reliable and punctual
• Willing to learn and follow instructions
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• no under 18 year olds, due to health and safety / insurance of the role

This role can be adapted to suit your availability – whether you can give a couple of hours a week or more, every minute makes a difference.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re interested in helping out or would like more information, please get in touch – we’d love to chat.

Julia’s House is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and our aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our clients, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. Based on our current staffing profile, we have identified that there is an under-representation of: (a) individuals of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) backgrounds, so would especially welcome BAME applicants for any of our vacant positions; and (b) males, so we would welcome male applicants for any of our vacant positions and specially for any care and nursing roles.