Volunteer Shop Assistant

Volunteer Shop Assistant

Posted for Regenerage

Posted by Community CVS

Register your interest

You will be redirected to the Community CVS website to express your interest.

Regenerage has a vibrant and passionate volunteer community. Make a real difference in your community by volunteering with us.

Why not lend a hand at one of our vibrant retail shops in: Bamber Bridge, Buckshaw Village, Chorley, Calder Park (Chorley), Fulwood, Leyland, or Middlebrook Retail Park.

Role Title: Volunteer Shop Assistant

Location: Regenerage Shop (various locations)

Reports to: Shop Manager/Assistant Manager/Shop Assistant

Hours: Flexible – Shifts are flexible

Purpose of the role

To support the day-to-day running of the shop, helping to raise vital funds that enable Regenerage to deliver services for older people, carers, and families.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide a warm and friendly welcome to customers.
• Serve customers at the till, handle cash and card payments.
• Sort, price, and display donated goods.
• Keep the shop floor clean, tidy, and well-presented.
• Assist with stock rotation and replenishment. Help create eye-catching window and shop displays.
• Promote Gift Aid to donors.
• Work as part of a team with staff and other volunteers.
• Follow health and safety, safeguarding, and data protection guidelines.

Additional Notes

• Must be aged over 18 years.
• Required to have a DBS check, which is funded by the organisation.
• Expected to undertake training, including following policy and procedure.
• Expected to demonstrate a commitment to the mission, vision and values of the organisation.
• Expected to demonstrate professionalism, whilst having a positive and enthusiastic attitude.

Please register your interest and you will be asked to complete an application form.

We’d love to hear from you! Join us and make a difference!

What skills do I need?

• Friendly, approachable, and willing to help.
• Reliable and flexible.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Honest and trustworthy.
• No experience needed – full training will be provided.

What You’ll Gain

• Experience in retail, customer service, and teamwork.
• Opportunity to develop confidence and new skills.
• A chance to meet new people and be part of a supportive team.
• The satisfaction of knowing your time directly supports local people.
• Out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed within the local area.