Retail volunteers needed now in a range of new roles

For further information about any of the following roles and details of how to apply, please visit our Volunteering Opportunities web page here:

Van Driver
We are seeking a reliable, punctual and friendly team member to become a volunteer van driver.

The role is based at our High Barnet Distribution Centre and shop but is a cross-site position involving travel to donors’ homes, North London Hospice offices, and our retail stores across the Boroughs of Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden and Islington.

Volunteer Van Driver’s Assistant
Our Volunteer Van Driver’s Assistant role is based at our High Barnet Distribution Centre and Shop and is a cross-site role involving travel to donors’ homes, North London Hospice offices, and our retail stores across the Boroughs of Barnet, Enfield, Haringey, Camden and Islington. 

A key element of our Retail operation, volunteers undertaking this role will assist drivers with customer collections, deliveries, and playing a vital role in keeping our shops stocked and donations moving. 

The role is varied, with key tasks including: 

•    Accompanying the van driver on scheduled routes
•    Assisting in loading and unloading boxes, bags, and donated items
•    Helping to collect and deliver donated furniture and household items between our donation points, shops, and customers’ homes

Retail Assistant (Kentish Town Shop)
We are looking for a friendly and welcoming assistant to help in our new Kentish Town shop. Ensuring that customers have a positive experience, you’ll assist customers with enquiries and sales, ensure that the shop looks its best, help sort, tag, price and prepare items for sale and more.

Retail Recruitment Administrator
Based at our High Barnet store, this role supports the administrative function of recruiting, onboarding, and managing volunteer enquiries within the hospice’s Retail directorate. The volunteer will help coordinate communications, liaising with volunteers, shop managers and the People Team to ensure processes run smoothly.

The role contributes to creating a positive and organised volunteer experience while supporting the wider team in delivering effective people services.