Shop Volunteer; General Assistant - Barton Clothing
Listed on 2026-06-03
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Retail
Retail Associate/ Customer Service, Retail Support
Shop Volunteer (General Assistant - Barton Clothing)
Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us in. From sorting stock & preparing donated items for sale to providing great customer service to our donors and customers - we have something to suit most people’s interests. Our shop is a great place to learn new skills and share existing ones.
We are currently looking for General Assistant volunteers to help us in our shop. Activities available include helping behind the scenes in sorting and preparing donated stock as well as helping prepare attractive displays on the shop floor and many more.
If you have a few hours a week you can spare on a regular basis, then this may be the opportunity for you!
General Assistant Volunteer - typical activities- Checking the quality of items donated and preparing for sale or for recycling
- Ironing, cleaning, labelling and pricing items ready for sale
- Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
- General activities around the shop
No experience is needed. Full training will be provided.
Please note there is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.
When can I volunteer?A few hours during the week or weekend, as agreed with the shop manager.
There is no minimum commitment or fixed hours, we only ask that we agree hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.
Interested?Please click the apply button and we will be in contact soon.
Diversity and InclusionWe welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to the Red Cross.
Health and Safety StatementWe take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and discuss any adjustments you may need. Some locations may not be available to 15-17 year olds; please get in touch to find a suitable opportunity.
Questions?If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at voluntee
Volunteer roleShop Volunteer
Volunteer managerVolunteer Manager
Where you will be basedShop
Why we want youNo two days in our shops are ever the same. From items that come through our doors to wonderful customers who shop with us, we need volunteers to help us spread the power of kindness.
What you will be doing- Creating exciting window displays
- Sorting donations for selling in the shop
- Meeting new people
- No previous experience is needed
- A warm smile and a friendly outlook
- Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
- Build up your confidence
- Opportunity to use existing skills or gain new ones
- Reasonable pre‑agreed travel expenses for the role including attending training
- Opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a positive difference to people’s lives
19 Market Place, Barton upon Humber, North Lincs, North Lincolnshire, DN18 5DA
, United Kingdom
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