We will have a variety of exciting volunteering roles available at our new shop in Aldridge. If you’re looking to make a difference and support our work or are seeking vital work experience, please read though the fantastic opportunities we have on offer.
Book Expert
Are you a book worm? A Bibliophile? Do you love to pick up the latest paperbacks and keep up to date with bestseller lists? If the answer is yes, we would love for you to join us!
We are looking for passionate book experts to sort and assess our fantastic donations, price them ready for sale and display them on the shop floor for customers to see. We also sell items online so if you are computer literate that’s a bonus. You will also help to research special edition, signed and first edition books.
You will have the ability to work on your own or as part of a team.
Media/Vinyl Specialist
Do you know who Elvis was? Have you heard of Led Zeppelin? Can you sing along to the Spice Girls?
If you answered yes, we need your help as a Media/Vinyl Specialist.
The role includes sorting through our media donations and pricing ready for sale; researching valuable items to enable us to get the best price for charity, displaying media on the shop floor, rotating regularly; speaking with customers to make them feel welcome.
Visual Merchandiser
Do you have a passion for fashion and a flair for all things fabulous?
We’re looking for creative window dressers to help promote our fantastic donations.
The role will help you gain confidence and make new friends, you will also have the feeling of achievement when something is sold from your display. You will receive a reference to go towards your CV.
Till Assistant
Are you friendly, like to meet new people and can keep calm under pressure?
You will be the first person to meet our customers when they come through our shop door.
The role will help you build on your confidence in the retail sector, and you will receive a reference towards your CV.
Sorting Assistant
Do you have an eye for identifying great products, whether it be fashion or household items?
We are looking for someone to process our donations. We receive donations every day so need to have a routine in place to sort, hang and attach price tickets.
Do you like a structured routine, finding that hidden treasure? If yes, we need you.
Shop Floor Assistant
Do you enjoy meeting people and keeping things neat and tidy?
If the answer is yes, we would love to hear you.
Shop Floor Assistants will welcome our customers and help keep our shop looking tidy and inviting.
This is a great way to get hands-on retail experience in a friendly environment where you can learn new skills and make friends.
Furniture Assistant
We need all-round volunteers to help build furniture and prepare items to be displayed for sale. You will also be responsible for greeting and welcoming our customers as well as light cleaning duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented. If you enjoy DIY, please support your local hospice and help raise vital funds.
All volunteers will complete an induction, health and safety and manual handling training.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer with our Retail Team please kindly contact Joanne Howard for an informal chat regarding information for Retail Volunteering positions.
Contact email: Joanne.Howard@birminghamhospice.org.uk
