Shop volunteer

Location

56 High Street, Cowbridge, Cardiff, CF71 7AH

Volunteering in our shops is exciting and rewarding. From styling windows with pre‑loved fashion to talking with customers and making them feel welcome, volunteers are at the heart of our shop teams and every shift makes a difference.

• Greeting customers and offering a friendly, helpful service.
• Identifying quality items that could sell for a good price, helping to raise more money for the shop.
• Creating eye‑catching window displays and keeping the shop looking its best.
• Helping at the till by taking payments and asking customers if they'd like to donate through Gift Aid or round up their total to support the shop's fundraising.
• Taking part in team activities to fundraise for campaigns like Stand Up To Cancer.

You don't need any experience to volunteer; you just need to be motivated, enthusiastic and enjoy being part of a team.

• Flexible and happy to get stuck into a variety of tasks.
• Enthusiastic about helping to raise vital funds through the shop's activities.
• Team players who enjoy being part of a supportive, inclusive environment.
• Bringing energy and passion to help us beat cancer together.

• Minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18. Volunteers aged 16–17 may still be eligible if they are on a recognised scheme, such as short‑term work experience organised by their school.
• You must be living in the UK to volunteer in one of our shops.
• We ask all applicants to disclose, in confidence, any unspent criminal convictions.

We have shops and super‑stores across the UK, ranging from traditional high‑street stores to larger retail park locations. Each offers a different experience, so there's something for everyone. Volunteering with us is easy and flexible: whether you can give a few hours a week or a few days, your manager will help organise shifts that work best for you.

We want you to get the most out of your volunteering experience and our friendly team will be there to support you all the way. We provide a full induction and ongoing training to ensure you are fully confident in your role. We can also reimburse reasonable travel and other out‑of‑pocket expenses, as agreed in advance with your manager.

• Develop skills that are valuable in the workplace.
• Build confidence and make new friends.
• Give back to your local community.
• Enjoy volunteering alongside like‑minded people who are supporting the same cause.

At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. Over the last 50 years we've helped to double cancer survival in the UK. To make these advances possible, we rely on our community of volunteers who give their time to fund research that saves lives.

At Cancer Research UK we know that having a diverse volunteer community will help us to beat cancer. We're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We will happily consider making any reasonable adjustments to support volunteer applications from people with a disability or health condition.