Retail Volunteer - Portobello Road

Join Our Team at the Marie Curie Store in Portobello Edinburgh! Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Our Marie Curie charity shop in Portobello is looking for enthusiastic volunteers aged 18 and over to join our vibrant team. By donating your time, you'll help us raise crucial funds that support our nurses in providing care to terminally ill people and their families. Why Volunteer with Us? Our charity shops thrive on the generosity of the public, who donate a wide variety of items, from clothes and homeware to books, CDs, and DVDs. As a volunteer, you'll play a vital role in ensuring we offer high-quality items at affordable prices, making a real difference in the lives of those we support. What You'll Do: Treasure Hunting: Dive into donations to uncover hidden gems and high-quality brands. Preparation: Check, hang, steam, size, and price items to get them ready for sale. Customer Service: Engage with shoppers on the shop floor, providing excellent service and creating a welcoming atmosphere. Till Operation: Handle transactions and assist customers with their purchases. Housekeeping: Help maintain a clean and tidy shop, ensuring a pleasant shopping experience for everyone. What We Offer: A Friendly Team: Join a supportive and passionate group of volunteers who share your commitment to making a difference. Skill Development: Gain valuable retail and customer service experience that can enhance your resume. Flexible Hours: Volunteer at times that suit your schedule, whether you can give a few hours a week or more. Make a Difference: Know that your efforts are directly helping to provide essential care and support to those in need. How to Get Involved: For more information or if you have any questions about this volunteer role, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk. We can't wait to welcome you to our team and work together to support a cause that truly matter.

At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk. Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.