Volunteer Role of the Month: Retail Assistant Volunteer

Would you like to volunteer at one of our retail shops?

We are recruiting volunteers to join us across a variety of roles within our shops. You’ll support our friendly team with tasks such as sorting stock, tagging items, and preparing items for sale. Roles are flexible, starting from just a couple of hours per week, with opportunities available on both weekdays and weekends. This is a great opportunity for college students looking to gain experience or for those who are retired and want to meet new people.

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Retail Volunteer Roles

Did you know we have eight shops located across Horbury, Ossett and Wakefield, plus a Donation Warehouse? All of our retail spaces rely on voluntary support, click on the roles below to find out more and apply today.

Our vacancies

Volunteer (Retail)

Fundraising

E-Commerce Volunteers ***POSTING & PACKING VACANCY, MONDAYS ONLY***

We are looking for volunteers to join our busy E-Commerce Team.

Volunteer (Retail)

Support

Retail Assistant (Volunteer)

We are looking for proactive volunteers to support in our retail outlets in a variety of locations.

Volunteer (Retail)

Support

Donations Centre Volunteers (Various Roles)

We are looking for volunteers to join our busy Donations Centre Team.

Fundraising Volunteer Roles

Whether you are helping out at our events or supporting the fundraising team with admin tasks in the office, we have some great roles to get involved with, click on the roles below to find out more and apply today.

Our vacancies

Volunteer (Fundraising)

Fundraising

Munchkin Catering Trailer Events Support (Volunteer)

To support our Catering Trailer (Munchkin) at events across West Yorkshire on an ad-hoc basis.

Volunteer (Fundraising)

Fundraising

Munchkin Catering Trailer Set Up & Driving (Volunteer)

We are looking for a volunteer with towing experience to support the transportation of our catering trailer - Munchkin, to and from events.

Volunteer (Fundraising)

Fundraising

Fundraising Admin (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **

We are looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic volunteer to support our busy fundraising office.

Volunteer (Fundraising)

Fundraising

Fundraising Events (Volunteer)

Could you offer your support at our various events taking place across Wakefield throughout the year?

Care & Hospice Volunteer Roles

From being a part of our Reception team through to supporting our Day Therapy Unit activities, we have a host of flexible roles available to choose from, click on the roles below to find out more and apply today.

Our vacancies

Volunteer

Finance

Accounts/Finance (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **

We are recruiting an efficient, keen and organised individual with a key attention for detail, to join our busy Finance office as an Accounts/Finance Volunteer.

Volunteer (Care)

Support

Arts & Crafts - Friday, Wellbeing Services (Volunteer)

We are looking for volunteers with a particular passion and strong skills within Arts & Crafts, to support our Friday Wellbeing Services Team.

Volunteer

Support

Counsellor (Volunteer)

We are recruiting qualified Counsellors who demonstrate qualities of being patient, caring and compassionate, to join our Bereavement Team in a voluntary capacity.

Volunteer (Care)

Support

Dementia Care Home Support Service (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a patient, caring and sensitive individual to join our Hospice Dementia Care Home Support volunteer team in ensuring people using the service are comforted, safe and cared for during their visit.

Volunteer (Care)

Support

Dementia Care Outreach Service (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a patient, caring and sensitive individual to join our Hospice Dementia Care Outreach Service volunteer team, in ensuring people using the service are comforted, safe and cared for during their visit.

Volunteer

Support

Chaplain (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a sensitive, caring and compassionate individual to join our Chaplaincy Rota based at the hospice, as a Chaplain Volunteer.

Volunteer (Care)

Medical

Complementary Therapies (Volunteer)

We are recruiting patient, caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our Nursing Team delivering Complementary Therapies, in a voluntary capacity, on our In Patient Unit and in our Wellbeing Services.

Volunteer (Care)

Support

Bereavement Support (Volunteer)

We are looking for volunteers who are patient, caring and compassionate to join our Bereavement Support team.

Volunteer (Care)

Medical

Physiotherapist (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a patient, caring and compassionate individual to join our In-Patient Unit - Physiotherapy team in a voluntary capacity.

Volunteer (Care)

Medical

Registered Level 1 Qualified Nurse (Volunteer)

We are recruiting patient, caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our Nursing Team, in a voluntary capacity, on our In Patient Unit. You must be a registered, fully qualified nurse for this role.

Volunteer

Support

Caretaker / Driver (Volunteer)

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to support our facilities team.

Volunteer

Support

Catering/Kitchen Assistant (Volunteer)

We are recruiting an efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Catering/Kitchen Assistant Volunteer

Volunteer (Care)

Support

Wellbeing Services (Volunteer)

We are looking for a patient, caring and creative individual to join our team as a Volunteer in our Wellbeing Services.

Volunteer

Support

Dementia Care Services Assistant (Volunteer)

We are looking for patient and caring individuals to help support our team within our Dementia Care Services

Volunteer

Support

Garden Maintenance (Volunteer)

Do you have any spare time where you could help out maintaining our hospice grounds?

Volunteer (Care)

Medical

Health Care Assistant (Volunteer)

We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about providing support to our nursing staff and providing patient care.

Volunteer (Care)

Support

Hospitality/Patient Support (Volunteer)

We are looking for a caring individual to join us on our In-Patient Unit to help support our patients, visitors and Ward staff.

Volunteer

Support

Domestics (Volunteer)

We are recruiting a dynamic and energetic individual to join our Facilities team as a Domestics Volunteer. This could be volunteering in our Laundry or doing Housekeeping.

Volunteer

Support

Meet and Greet - Reception (Volunteer)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and confident individual to support our Reception area, weekdays between the hours of 4.45pm - 7.00pm and weekends between the hours of 3.45pm - 6.00pm.

Volunteer

Support

Reception (Volunteer) ** NO CURRENT VACANCIES - PLEASE CHECK BACK LATER **

We are recruiting volunteers who are enthusiastic, friendly and organised to join our Reception team.

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Please complete the downloadable Application Form and return using the form below, or alternatively select that you would prefer to receive a Volunteering Application Form via post/email.

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"In volunteering I hope that I am playing a part in making a very difficult time in peoples lives a little bit easier.”

David Wells, Volunteer