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Shop Volunteer

Job in Barnard Castle, Durham County, DL12, England, UK
Listing for: Marie Curie
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-30
Job specializations:
  • Retail
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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Job 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 positive and friendly 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 – Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays or Sundays

We are currently unable to accept applications from under 18s for this opportunity. Please view our other volunteering opportunities or get in touch with our Recruitment team – r

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
  • Friendly and have positive energy
  • Enjoy being engaged
  • Can collaborate well with others as a team
  • Want to make a difference
  • Respectful of others and can be reliable

No experience is required for this opportunity as all training is provided.

What you’ll gain
  • Supportive training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
  • Recognition for your time
  • Deep sense of purpose
  • Meet amazing people and grow your skills
  • Be part of the UK's leading end‑of‑life charity
Perks
  • Travel and expenses covered
  • Access to discounts on shopping, dining, travel and more

If you require support with your application form, please contact the Talent Acquisition Team: r

About Us

Every day of your life matters – from the first to the last. When you volunteer for Marie Curie, you understand that better than ever. We're a passionate, committed and diverse team of more than 4,400 staff and 6,500 volunteers, here for people living with any terminal illness, and their families. We offer expert care, guidance and support, to help them get the most from the time they have left.

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.

Marie Curie is committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.

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