Our fantastic shop on Sandy Park Road stocks a mixture of clothing, toys & accessories.
We're looking for volunteers to help to prepare our donated items for the shop floor.
It's a great way to meet new people, be environmentally conscious and engage with your local community whilst developing key digital and communication skills.
What will my role include?
You may be involved in one task or a combination of different tasks. You can let us know what tasks interest you.
- Preparing donated items for the shop floor
- Using a clothes steamer
- Attaching tags to items ready for the shop floor
- Sorting donations and removing unsaleable donations for recycling
- Keeping the stockroom clean, tidy and well organised.
What qualities do I need?
As a volunteer you will be an ambassador for St Peter’s Hospice. You’ll need to be/have, or be keen to work towards the following:
- Good listening and communication skills
- Open to learning and developing new skills
- Well presented, friendly and polite in a variety of situations
- Prepared to handle a variety of clothes and/or accessories in a busy working environment
- Able to work accurately and with attention to detail
How much time do I need to commit?
We welcome any amount of time you can give us. Some volunteers will work a couple of hours a week, others might come in for 2 or 3 days. We can be flexible around your existing commitments.
What support & training will I get?
You will receive regular supervision, guidance and feedback from the shop Manager and Assistant Manager. You'll be working within the wider, friendly, SPH Retail team and there’s always someone around to ask for help.
How do I get there?
You’ll be based at 43 Sandy Park Road, BS4 3PH. There’s a free carpark nearby, the Brislington Hill Shopper's Car Park.
It’s a 15 – 20 minutes bus ride from Bristol Bridge. Hop on to the X39, 349, 522 or 1.
How do I get started?
Visit our webiste and complete the contact form.
Your details will be passed on to the shop manager who will get in touch to answer any questions you have and to book you in for a taster session.