Volunteer - Charity Shop Assistant (Leicester South)
Description
Do you want to learn new skills?
Do you enjoy charity shopping and have a few hours to spare?
The Salvation Army charity shops help generate vital income to fund services that provide practical support and a positive future for people within the community.
We are looking for volunteers to support out charity shop in Leicester South. As a Volunteer Charity Shop Assistant, you will support the Charity Shop Manager in the day-to-day running of the shop and help create a welcoming environment for customers.
Your role may include talking to customers and making them feel welcome, advising customers as they browse, supporting visual merchandising to ensure the shop looks its best, helping sort, price and prepare donated goods for sale, operating the till and handling different types of payment, answering customer enquiries, and maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
Location: Salvation Army Charity Shop, Ladysmith Road, Leicester Time Commitment: Around 3–4 hours per week, during usual retail hours
The impact you'll have
Charity shops play an essential role in funding the work of The Salvation Army within local communities. By volunteering in the shop, you will help maximise income from donated goods while ensuring customers receive a welcoming and positive experience.
Your involvement will help support the continued success of our local shop, contributing directly to services that assist individuals and families in need.
The skills you'll need
You will need to have the following skills in order to participate:
We are looking for volunteers who:
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills
- Are able to work well as part of a team
- Have basic numeracy skills
- Are friendly, reliable and willing to learn
You do not need previous retail experience. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
When
Schedule
Flexible times
Commitment
Ongoing
You will need
Criminal record check required
Getting here
LE18 4UZ
THE SALVATION ARMY
Health, disability and social care
The Salvation Army is a Christian church and charity working across the UK and Ireland to support people and communities in need. Our work is rooted in faith and driven by a commitment to love, serve, and stand alongside people in practical and meaningful ways.
We support individuals and communities through a wide range of services including homelessness, addiction, unemployment, modern slavery, debt, and isolation.
Volunteers play a vital role in bringing this work to life. We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities and warmly welcome people from all backgrounds to get involved, contribute their time and skills, and help make a positive difference in local communities.
Come and be part of something that makes a real difference, in your community and in the lives of others.