Shop Volunteer; General Assistant - Crewkerne

Your local British Red Cross shop has a variety of activities available for volunteers to support us in. 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.

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 and 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!

• 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.

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 on hours you are confident you can attend and that you let us know where these hours may change.

Please click the apply button and we will be in contact soon.

We have a range of opportunities and activities for volunteers in our shops; these are all available to view and apply to by searching your town/city name on this site.

We celebrate diversity and want you to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want to create an inclusive environment and promote the power of kindness. We have an expenses policy that prioritises volunteers not being out of pocket for expenses linked to your role. If upfront costs are difficult you can speak to your volunteering manager to find alternatives.

We welcome refugees, asylum seekers and others currently in the UK to volunteer with us. Volunteering should be accessible to everyone.

We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and we will have a conversation with you to discuss any adjustments you may need. Some locations may not be able to host 15‑17 year olds; please get in touch so we can help you find a suitable volunteering opportunity.

If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at voluntee

Volunteer role:
Shop Volunteer

Volunteer manager:
Volunteer Manager

Where you will be based:
Shop

• 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
• A great opportunity to use your existing skills or gain new ones
• Reasonable pre‑agreed travel expenses for the role including for 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

Units 3-4 Falkland Square, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7JS
, United Kingdom