Why volunteer with St Peter’s?
St Peter’s Hospice is a local charity which provides care and support for those living with a progressive life-limiting illness and their families in the Bristol, South Gloucestershire, and North Somerset area both at the Hospice and in the community. Our charity shops (including eBay and Depop) raise around £3,000,000 per year which goes directly towards providing vital patient care and support services; as a retail shop volunteer you will play an important part in raising this incredible amount.
Charity shops are one of the most eco-friendly ways to shop on the high street, by volunteering with us you will be part of a sustainable fashion movement which helps reduce carbon emissions and prevents clothes from going to landfill.
What will my role include?
This role will be based in the new flagship Whiteladies Road store which is due to open in March 2023 and will involve the following activities:
- Identifying donated items which may be suitable for listing with our eBay shop (this can include jewellery, antiques, books or memorabilia)
- Researching items selected for eBay to find additional information to be used in a listing and to determine the correct value
- Package item and prepare to be sent to the warehouse at Avonmouth to be listed and processed
What qualities do I need?
We’re looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated volunteers who have a spare half/full day each week to commit to our great cause. Here are some other key skills we are looking out for:
- Strong teamwork skills are important alongside an ability to work independently where required
- Strong research skills to find similar items and identify items suitable for our eBay shop
- Friendly and polite when interacting with other volunteers, staff and the public
- Hard working with a positive attitude
- Ability to work in a thorough manner with great attention to detail
How much time do I need to commit?
We would ideally be looking for a minimum of 2-3 hours per week, but the role can be flexible around your other commitments; we can work together to find a time which best fits in with your lifestyle.
What are the benefits of volunteering with St Peter’s Hospice?
There are plenty of benefits to volunteering with us these include:
- Experience working in a team and independently within a busy warehouse environment
- Experience in visual merchandising and marketing a wide range of items to help raise funds for the hospice
- The satisfaction of knowing the time you are giving means the hospice teams can continue to be there for our patients and their families when they need us most
- The chance to build upon a passion fashion or antiques in the eBay and Depop teams
- St Peter’s Hospice is a well-established and respected charity in the Bristol area; it can be a real boost to a CV when applying for jobs in and around the city
How Do I get there?
From March 2023 the Whiteladies Road shop will be found at 112 Whiteladies Road, BS8 2RP. It will be a 30-minute walk from College Green in the city centre and just 1 minute from the closest bus stop. You can get the number 1/2/3/4 bus from College Green.
How Do I get started?
Register your interest through this advert or visit our website to complete the contact form on our volunteer page highlighting that you’d like to volunteer in the new Whiteladies Road store. We will be in touch to discuss opportunities further and you may begin volunteering in one of our nearby shops whilst we’re preparing the new shop to open in March.