Shop Volunteer; Stock Assistant

Shop Volunteer (Stock Assistant - Newtown, Birmingham)

Your local British Red Cross shop offers a range of volunteering opportunities. As a Stock Assistant, you will support the shop by sorting, preparing, and displaying donated items, ensuring a positive experience for donors and customers.

• Check the quality of donated items and prepare them for sale or recycling.
• Replenish stock on the shop floor.
• Iron, steam, clean, label, and price items ready for sale.
• Assist with general shop activities.
• Help create window displays and meet new people.

• No previous experience required.
• A warm smile and friendly outlook.
• Availability for a few hours a week; no minimum commitment or fixed hours.

• Meet new people and join a dynamic, inclusive team.
• Build confidence and develop new skills.
• Reasonable pre‑agreed travel expenses for training and the role.
• Contribute to the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and make a positive difference.

Diversity is celebrated. We welcome volunteers of all backgrounds, including refugees, asylum seekers, and other community members. We support an inclusive environment and provide expense policies to avoid out‑of‑pocket costs.

We take an individual approach to safety, including completing a simple risk assessment and discussing any adjustments needed. Some locations may not accommodate volunteers aged 15‑17. Contact us for suitable opportunities.

Location:

Unit 17, Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham, B19 2SB
, United Kingdom