Charity Shop Volunteer
Location: Skanda Vale Hospice Charity Shop, 1 Emlyn Square, Newcastle Emlyn SA38 9BQ
Hours: One shift (5.5 hours) a week.
Supported by: Charity Shop Manager.
Overview
Why people enjoy charity shop volunteering
Volunteering in our charity shop is sociable, practical, and genuinely enjoyable.
You’ll work with a friendly retail team, meet a wide mix of people, and be part of a charity shop that feels welcoming and well-run. No two shifts are the same — one moment you might be chatting with a regular customer, the next sorting an unexpected donation or refreshing a display.
People often tell us they like the balance: the work is active and engaging, but not pressured. As a volunteer, you’ll learn useful retail skills, have proper conversations, and leave feeling you’ve done something worthwhile.
What you’ll be doing:
- Welcoming charity shop customers and helping them enjoy their visit
- Using the till and handling cash and card payments
- Sorting, pricing and preparing donated items for sale
- Creating attractive retail displays and keeping the shop tidy and inviting
- Helping promote sales, events and fundraising activities
- Working as part of a supportive volunteer team
You don’t need to know everything on day one — you’ll learn as you go.
The difference you make:
Volunteer work helps keep the charity shop running and raises vital funds for Skanda Vale Hospice. Just as importantly, the shop is often the first place people encounter the hospice — a friendly, familiar space where conversations happen naturally.
By being here, you help create that welcome.
What we’re looking for:
You don’t need retail experience to volunteer in our charity shop. What matters is that you are:
- Friendly and approachable
- Reliable and happy to commit to a regular shift
- Willing to help with a mix of tasks
- Comfortable working with others
Training and support:
- You’ll receive a friendly induction, training and ongoing support, so you feel confident and comfortable in your charity shop volunteer role.
- As part of the wider hospice team, you’ll also have opportunities to share experiences, learn from others, and take part in additional training if you’d like to.
YOUR STEPS TO JOINING OUR TEAM
Choose how to submit your application:
- Option 1: Complete and submit the online form below.
- Option 2: Download and email the form to: volunteers@skandavalehospice.org
- Option 3: Download print and post the form to: People Team, Skanda Vale Hospice, Saron, Llandysul, SA44 5DY.
One of our team will be in touch to talk through the details.
Come and meet us for a friendly conversation / interview to ensure we’re a good fit for one another.
After we’ve run our checks we’ll invite you to an Induction Day and welcome you into the team!
Charity shop volunteer application form
All our teams take part in training so do ensure you’re happy with that before submitting your form. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship for overseas volunteers.
Interested in volunteering?
Nicky Gilbert, our Recruitment Lead, reads every enquiry and will be in touch within a few working days.
