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Role description

Volunteer in a Red Cross Shop and support our work helping communities both here and overseas. 

Our 50 shops across the country sell mainly second-hand clothing and household items. They provide affordable shopping for the community, funding for our humanitarian work, and support sustainability through recycling unwanted items.   

Your tasks 

Your volunteer role in a Red Cross Shop will include: 

  • Unpacking and sorting goods. 
  • Greeting and serving customers.
  • Restocking and merchandising the shop. 

Volunteer requirements and training 

We need friendly people with good communication skills and a can-do attitude. An eye for design is always a bonus.  

You’ll receive on-the-job training, and we can help you get your Certificate in Retail from Service IQ. This programme is free and available to volunteers who have been with us for 3 months. It takes 6-9 months and can cover Level 2 to Level 4. 

Commitment required
Ongoing
Shift duration
4 hours
Shift time
Morning, Afternoon
Min age
16 years
Training
Ongoing
Vetting
Ministry of Justice - criminal record check
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“I love talking to the people, and the camaraderie with the people and with other volunteers.”

Chris Datson, volunteer retail assistant