Volunteer in our shops

As a customer service assistant, you’ll be the face of Cancer Research UK and help ensure that our customers receive a warm welcome to our shops!

What skills do I need?

Are you a great team player with a love of interacting with people and a passion for Cancer Research UK? Look no further! If you enjoy building relationships with people and like to go the extra mile when it comes to customer service, this is the role for you. 

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As a Volunteer Visual Merchandiser you’ll help us to select and prepare the best clothes, shoes and accessories for sale on the shop floor. You’ll create eye catching window displays and may also be asked to help price garments to generate maximum income. 

What skills do I need?

If you’re creative with a passion for fashion and an eye for design, then this could be the perfect role for you!

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This is a varied and responsible role where you’ll be supporting the Shop Manager with the day-to-day running of the shop.   You’ll be encouraged to lead on new projects and you may also be asked to provide cover when the manager is absent from the shop.

What skills do I need?

If you’re a natural team leader and problem solver with great communication skills and previous management experience, this could be the ideal role for you. We’re looking for volunteers who would feel confident working independently and are able to contribute to creating a positive and friendly atmosphere in store.

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Whether you’re getting involved with a fundraising event that we’re organising in store or going out in the local community to get creative organising your own event, you’ll be having fun, raising life-saving funds and inspiring others to do the same.

What skills do I need?

If you’re an innovative team player who loves inspiring and engaging others then this is the perfect role for you. We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers with a love meeting new people and a genuine passion for fundraising and the work of Cancer Research UK.

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In this role you’ll be working behind the scenes to sort and prepare goods for sale in the shop. With your help we’ll be able to spot the hidden treasures amongst donated items which will help raise vital funds to beat cancer sooner.

What skills do I need?

You never know what you might find in a bag of donated stock!  So if you’ve got natural curiosity and an eye for detail then this is the role for you! You’ll need to be a good team player, be able to follow instructions and be organised and reliable.

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Our admin volunteers work behind the scenes to help support our Shop Managers with the smooth running of our shops.  You may be assisting the manager with a range of activities such as stocktaking,  dealing with customer enquiries and promoting the Gift Aid scheme

What skills do I need?

If you’re well organised, methodical and enjoy communicating with a wide range of people then this could be the role for you.  IT skills and experience of Microsoft Office would give you a head start, but full training will be given in the role.