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As a volunteer at our charity shop you will be assisting in the day to day running of the shop with the aim of maximising sales and profitability.

You should be ready to assist and serve customers in a helpful, cheerful manner and work with other volunteers to process stock, including sorting, steaming, pricing and hanging of donated items. You may be involved with the till operation and the handling of cash or you might be asked to help raise awareness of the shop and its importance to Age UK Westminster.

We ask for a minimum commitment of one half day per week (4 hours).

Skills, experiences and qualities required:

  • Good communication and customer care service skills
  • Being able to work as part of a team environment and with the general public

If you are interested in any of the following, we would love to hear from you:

  • Ethical fashion
  • Upcycling
  • Online sales (Amazon, Ebay)

This is a chance to be part of a lively team who will facilitate your development with support and on-going training. You will be making a real difference to improving the lives of older people in your area while gaining experience in a retail setting.

What we can offer:

Travel & lunch expenses are provided.

Visit our Charity Shops page

How to apply

To apply for this position please complete a volunteer application form at the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdF_2tp0ifE90MSVKvcxEdrcHDVph1Jk3M5iMZbLdArE-vXZw/viewform?usp=sf_link
 
Alternatively, you can download the Volunteer Application Pack(see below) and return your completed copy of the application form to the following address.
 
Send completed applications to:
 
Volunteering Team
Age UK Westminster
Beethoven Centre
Third Avenue
London
W10 4JL
 
For any questions regarding our volunteering opportunities please email volunteering@ageukwestminster.org.uk 

Send completed applications to:

Volunteer Team
Age UK Westminster
Beethoven Centre
Third Avenue
London
W10 4JL

Email: volunteering@ageukwestminster.org.uk