Shop Assistant - DofE Gold Award, Shrewsbury

Join our team of volunteers and learn about the day‑to‑day running of a charity shop, including sorting donations, stocking, and customer service.

Volunteer role

Shop Assistant – DofE Gold Award

Volunteer manager

Shop Manager

Where you will be based

Shop

Why we want you

Our shops play a key role in supporting pets in need. Volunteering helps us maintain the shop and raise funds for our programs.

What you will be doing

• Greeting customers and providing assistance
• Sorting donated items and quality‑checking before sale
• Ensuring donated goods are in excellent condition
• Pricing items ready for display
• Stockroom housekeeping
• Replenishing shop floor stock

The skills you need

• Interest in the shop and enthusiasm for fundraising
• Ability to work as part of a team with other volunteers
• High standards for product quality
• Willingness to assist with a range of tasks as requested

What's in it for you

• Experience for your CV
• New skills in customer service, communication, and teamwork
• Opportunities to meet new people and join the local community
• Training, including GUEST customer‑service training
• Contribution to helping pets in need

Disclaimer

This volunteering role is a fixed‑term of 12 months for individuals completing their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award. You must complete the required hours so we can sign your award off. The minimum age is 16. Blue Cross welcomes volunteers of all ages, sexes, races, disabilities, religions, and other characteristics and embraces diversity.

47 Pride Hill, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1DN, United Kingdom