Northampton Charity Shop Volunteer - Sue Ryder

Sue Ryder is here to make sure everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. There is no one size fits all when it comes to how we cope and the help we need, but with our support, no one has to face dying or grief alone. We are there when it matters through our 7 hospices, Grief Kind spaces and online counselling and bereavement services. We are a brand new shop opening in January 2026! We are looking to find friendly people who are looking to join a growing volunteering team whilst helping to raise much needed funds for those who use our services. There are a variety of roles in the shop to try and opportunities to make the shop and your role your own. The Role – General Shop Volunteer You will help us to: Receive donations from our supporters. Help to sort, label and price our items before sale. Welcome, Greet and help our customers. Serve customers on the till (training provided). Create wonderful shop displays. Re-stock our items on the shop floor. Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented. We are an inclusive charity and welcome all people with differing abilities and support needs. Volunteering is fully flexible to you and no two days are the same, you could be busy processing donations, making amazing window displays or serving our customers on the till, if you like variety we have it!

Skills

You don’t need any experience to join us as a volunteer, you just need to be willing and helpful with a flexible and enthusiastic approach. Full training is provided and we can be flexible around your availability. If you're looking for something to do over the winter and into the new year, volunteering with us could be a really rewarding opportunity to gain insight in to what we do and really make a difference.