Shop Volunteer; General Assistant

Shop Volunteer (General Assistant - Carmarthen)

Your local British Red Cross shop offers many volunteering activities. From sorting stock and 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.

Activities include sorting and preparing donated stock, setting attractive displays on the shop floor, and many more.

• Checking the quality of donated items and preparing them for sale or recycling
• Ironing, cleaning, labelling and pricing items ready for sale
• Keeping the shop well organised and tidy
• General shop activities

No experience is required. Full training will be provided. There is no expectation to use a till or computer in this volunteering role.

Few hours during the week or weekend, as agreed with the shop manager. No minimum commitment or fixed hours; we simply ask that you agree on hours you can attend and notify us of any changes.

• Creating exciting window displays
• Sorting donations for selling in the shop
• Meeting new people

• No previous experience needed
• A warm smile and a friendly outlook

• Meet new people and be part of a dynamic and inclusive team
• Build up your confidence
• A great opportunity to use your existing skills or gain new ones
• Reasonable pre‑agreed travel expenses for the role, including attending training
• An 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

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and have a conversation with you about any adjustments you may need. Some locations may not host 15‑17 year olds; please contact us to find a suitable volunteering opportunity.

We celebrate diversity and want volunteers to feel they belong. We provide an inclusive environment and an expenses policy to prevent volunteers being out of pocket for role‑related expenses. We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. Volunteering is accessible to everyone.