Retail Volunteer - Harringay at Marie Curie

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Jul, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Retail Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Sorting, Visual Merchandising, Cash Handling, Organization, Teamwork, Communication

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Marie Curie charity shops play a vital role in raising funds to support our nurses and the care they provide to people living with a terminal illness and their families. We’re looking for enthusiastic Shop Volunteers to join our retail team and help deliver a great shopping experience. From fashion and homeware to books and unique finds, our shops offer a wide range of quality donated items, and we need your help to sort, prepare, and sell them. Availability: 3 hours per week - weekdays or weekends Time: Shifts available Tuesdays or Fridays mornings or Sundays between 10am-4pm Location: Marie Curie Shop 489 Green Lanes, London N4 1AL [https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=e4f4290e098c658708e262c25d7c811bfd6d4bf0c95834a0949a0505866f2017JmltdHM9MTc4Mjg2NDAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=06d4668d-566b-6809-36ba-71c9579c69f8&u=a1L21hcHM_Jm1lcGk9MH5-RW1iZWRkZWR-QWRkcmVzc19MaW5rJnR5PTE4JnE9TWFyaWUlMjBDdXJpZSUyMENoYXJpdHklMjBTaG9wJTIwSGFycmluZ2F5JnNzPXlwaWQuWU44MjAwRTczQ0FBQUNFNkRDJnBwb2lzPTUxLjU4MDgyNTgwNTY2NDA2Xy0wLjA5OTc0MTM5OTI4ODE3NzQ5X01hcmllJTIwQ3VyaWUlMjBDaGFyaXR5JTIwU2hvcCUyMEhhcnJpbmdheV9ZTjgyMDBFNzNDQUFBQ0U2REN-JmNwPTUxLjU4MDgyNn4tMC4wOTk3NDEmdj0yJnNWPTEmRk9STT1NUFNSUEw&ntb=1] Criteria: Aged 14 or over. No previous experience required. What you'll do: * Sort donations and uncover hidden gems * Prep items - steam, tag, and style for sale * Chat with customers and operate the till * Spruce up window displays and restock shelves * Keep things clean, tidy, and fabulous Why you’d be a great fit: * A positive, can-do attitude * Friendly and compassionate to those around you * Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life * Good organiser and happy to provide support where necessary * Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic What you'll receive and achieve: * Training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support * Recognition for your time and effort * Updates on the difference you’re making * Long Service Awards * Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity * Travel and expenses covered * Access to discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more Young Volunteers If you are aged 14–17, you must: 1. Ask a parent our Guardian to complete and sign our Parent/Guardian Consent Form [https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/globalassets/media/documents/job-descriptions/next-step-packs/newsletter-links/parent-guardian-permission-form.pdf] and 2. Upload the completed form when you submit your volunteer application - where prompted Got questions? Contact our Recruitment Team E: recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk [recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk] At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.

Responsibilities

Volunteers are responsible for sorting and preparing donated items for sale and maintaining the shop's visual appeal. They also engage with customers and operate the till to raise funds for the charity.