Volunteer Retail Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Chobham
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Retail
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Sorting donations Gift aid recording Stock preparation Customer service Cash handling Merchandising Teamwork Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

Volunteer Retail Assistant – Chobham

Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: Chobham
Status: Volunteer
Contact email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

About the Role

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are pleased to announce the following volunteer Roles:

Retail Assistant - Various Shifts

We are a patient-centred charity that delivers palliative and end of life care to thousands of people each year with advanced life-limiting illnesses who live in Northwest Surrey, also providing support to their carers and families in patient homes, in care or nursing homes or through its In-Patient Unit in the Hospice; as well as through the Bradbury Wellbeing Centre.

You will, therefore, be joining a passionate and dedicated team of professionals that make a real difference to the families across the North West Surrey community.

“I love that my role means so much to me personally. I really feel like I am giving something back” – Volunteer Colleague

Role Responsibilities

Currently our greatest need is in our retail shops – it’s a great way to start your volunteer service with us as our shops are a key element to raising much needed funds for the hospice.

  • Sorting donations
  • Recording gift aid
  • Preparing stock for sale
  • Meeting customers
  • Staffing the till
  • Ensuring the shop floor is clean, tidy and neat

Retail roles generally are 9 am-1 pm or 1 pm-5 pm. We can, at times, have flexibility around the exact hours you volunteer.

Who We Are Looking For

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic volunteers who can engage with people of all ages and from all walks of life to join our team.

Benefits to You

  • The opportunity to support [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] and enable the hospice to continue to provide care at no cost to the patients
  • A chance to work with a friendly supportive team of likeminded people
  • An opportunity to network and meet other staff/volunteers
  • Helps you feel part of your local community
  • Gain confidence and perhaps improve your mental/physical health in the process
  • It might help you get a job
  • Full training will be provided

How to Apply

If you would like to find out more, please pop into the Chobham shop and have a chat with Carol, the Manager. Alternatively, please complete our online application form which will then be passed on to the shop manager to make contact.

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