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Shop Volunteer - Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (Grainger)

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Cancer Research UK

Dec 28

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • Newcastle

AI generated summary

  • You must be motivated, hardworking, and enjoy teamwork. Minimum age is 18; those 16-18 can volunteer if on a recognized scheme like Duke of Edinburgh. No experience needed.
  • You will serve customers, sort and price donations, create displays, maintain shop cleanliness, engage with the public, and adhere to health and safety measures.

Requirements

  • No experience is required.
  • You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team.
  • The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18.
  • If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example the Duke of Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

  • Serving customers, taking payments and providing good all-round customer service
  • Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
  • Working on window and shop displays
  • Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
  • Interacting with the general public
  • Following new health, safety and social distancing measures

FAQs

What days can I volunteer in the shop?

You can volunteer any day of the week, as shifts are available Monday to Sunday.

Do I need to have prior experience to volunteer?

No experience is required to volunteer; we welcome everyone and provide a full induction and ongoing training.

What types of tasks will I be doing as a volunteer?

As a volunteer, you may serve customers, sort and price donated items, work on shop displays, keep the shop tidy, and interact with the general public.

Is there a minimum age requirement to volunteer?

Yes, the minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18. However, those aged 16-18 may volunteer if they are part of a recognized scheme, like the Duke of Edinburgh award.

How can volunteering benefit me personally or professionally?

Volunteering offers many benefits, including the development of skills like teamwork and communication, the chance to enhance your CV, the opportunity to engage with your local community, and the potential to meet new friends.

Will I receive support during my volunteering experience?

Yes, our friendly Cancer Research UK team will be there to support you every step of the way, offering guidance and helping to build your confidence.

How can I apply to volunteer?

To apply, click 'Apply Now' at the top of the job page to complete an online application form, and we will contact you with more information.

Are there any benefits to the charity from my volunteering?

Yes, every hour you volunteer can significantly contribute to our efforts; for example, a 7-hour day can generate £140 for cancer research by selling items.

Is there any commitment required for volunteering?

While there is no strict commitment, we encourage volunteers to be motivated and willing to contribute as much time as they can to support our cause.

Will I receive any recognition for my volunteering?

Yes, you can work towards an NVQ in Retail and we will also provide you with a reference upon request.

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Cancer Research UK

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cancer Research UK is a renowned charitable organisation dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support. Their overarching goal is to bring about a future where all cancers are cured, ensuring that individuals can lead full and healthy lives. Through funding groundbreaking research, raising awareness, and providing crucial support, Cancer Research UK strives to make a profound impact on cancer outcomes. Their relentless efforts are focused on improving prevention strategies, enhancing early detection methods, and developing effective treatments, with the ultimate aim of saving lives and improving the well-being of those affected by cancer.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working

    We encourage a flexible working culture, including options such as home-working, reduced or flexi-hours, job shares, job-splits, compressed and core hours. We offer a high level of flexibility for the vast majority of our office-based roles, meaning that you’ll only be required to work from a specific location for 1 or 2 days a week on average.

  • Income Protection and Life Assurance

    We provide all staff with free insurance policies, paying 50% of your salary if you are unable to work through illness, and up to 4 times your salary for your beneficiaries should the unthinkable happen and you die while in our employment.

  • Pension

    Our Retirement Plan is worth up to 12% of salary and offers all employees a flexible way to build a pension fund, no matter which stage of your career you’re at. You’ll be given choice, control, financial benefits and valuable protection benefits. It is a defined contribution plan, which means contributions paid into the plan by you and by Cancer Research UK are invested in the funds you choose—you can have as little or as much control over this as you want.

  • Payroll giving

    We offer all employees a way to support any charity of their choice tax-free through their salary. Payroll Giving is a very effective way of supporting causes close to your heart: A £10 monthly donation will only cost you £8 as a standard tax-rate payer and even less, £6 if you are higher tax-rate payer.

  • Annual Leave

    For the majority of our roles we offer 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, and an extra day for Christmas Eve. You can choose to use the religious bank holidays flexibly.