Retail Volunteer -Leeds Road, Harrogate

Employment Type

Retained

Application Start Date

29-04-2026

Application End Date

31-05-2026

Location

Harrogate

State/County

North Yorkshire

HG2 8BU

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Category

Retail

Experience

Please see role descriptor

Education

Please see role descriptor

Hours: All shifts available.

Volunteering pattern: Set shift/flexible shift available each week.

Do you want to be part of an organisation that makes a real difference to our local communities?

Our family of services including Herriot Hospice Homecare, Just ‘B’ and Saint Michael’s Hospice provide vital support to people when they need it most. Our vision is of a community where everyone gets the care they need, want and deserve. You can help make that a reality.

We are an independent charity powered by local communities. Every day, we help to improve quality of life for people living with terminal illness, bereavement and mental health concerns, because our belief is that no one should suffer. Our incredible teams work together to make this happen, whether that’s as a counsellor, nurse, receptionist, fundraiser or one of many other essential roles.

About the Role

Saint Michael’s Hospice Charity Stores are at the heart of our community.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Retail Volunteer to join our friendly team in our store in Leeds Road. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something special, supporting your local hospice while gaining valuable retail experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating a welcoming and friendly shop environment
• Sorting, steaming and preparing donations for sale
• Assisting with visual merchandising and shop displays
• Supporting the team to keep the shop well‑presented and stocked

What We’re Looking For

• Friendly, approachable and reliable
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Keen to learn and get involved
• Passionate about supporting their local community
• No previous retail experience is required – full support and guidance will be provided

What You’ll Gain From Volunteering

• The opportunity to make a real difference in your local community
• Experience in a busy retail environment
• The chance to learn new skills and build confidence
• Being part of a warm, supportive and welcoming team

How We Look After You

• We put people first in all that we do, which includes our volunteers
• A supportive and caring environment
• Wellbeing and resilience support
• Opportunities to learn, develop and grow

Our Values

• We put the people who use our services at the heart of everything we do
• We are caring and compassionate
• We are personal and supportive in our approach
• We are driven to do better
• We are fair
• We are professional
• We work collaboratively
• We are accountable

Living Out Our Values

Our behaviour framework puts our values in the context of our everyday work. See what this includes at behaviour‑framework (link retained for reference only). We positively encourage applications from all areas of the community, regardless of gender, race, faith, disability, age, or sexual orientation and from users of mental health services. This is part of our commitment to equality and reflecting the diversity of our communities.

We believe that children, young people and adults should never experience abuse of any kind. Our safer recruitment and safeguarding processes help protect those accessing our services. Please see our safeguarding statement on our website.

For more information on the role, please contact us on or on 01423 200 145 and we can arrange an informal discussion with a member of the team.