Our charity shops are operated by a team of committed volunteers, who give their time and skills to raise vital funds for the hospice and they are supported by the Retail Managers.
We’re looking for volunteers who are approachable and friendly, with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
This role is currently only open to applicants over the age of 18.
In return, you’ll be offered support and training to do the job, as well as the opportunity to be part of a brilliant team who really make a difference.
We’re looking for Volunteer Lifters & Shifters who are approachable and friendly, with a commitment to delivering excellent customer service. In return, you’ll be offered support and training to do the job, as well as the opportunity to be part of a brilliant team who really make a difference.
Under the supervision of the Shop Manager a typical day will involve preparing & arranging furniture & electrical appliance donations, assisting customers with their purchases, as well as ensuring the shop is well presented and welcoming to customers to help to bring in as much income as possible to support the hospice.
We are looking for volunteers who can commit to a minimum of a half day shift per week, to help move furniture around the shop.
Support your local hospice by volunteering in one of our shops – meet people, learn new skills, and make a real difference.
If you would like to apply for this volunteer role, please register your details by clicking on this link and then the purple register button. PLease state which shift you are available to help in the relevant section and also state the details of at least 1 independent referee, as we can not process your application without a reference.
If you would like any further details please contact Rachel Tilly, Volunteer Coordinator for an informal chat on: 01942 525 566, or email: v@wlh.org.uk.
Applicants should submit up-to-date CV with a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role.
We provides specialist care and support to people across the Wigan borough who are living with a life-limiting illness.
Three of our wonderful volunteers – Vicky from Sri Lanka, and Liubov and Viktoriia from Ukraine, are volunteers at our charity superstore on Robin Retail Park. Here, they tell us how their volunteering roles have supported them to not only develop their English language skills, but to make friends in their local area too.
June lives with MND and has received assistance from both our Hospice in your Home and complementary therapy team here at the hospice for two years. Here, June shares her story with the help of her husband, Colin.
