Opportunity
At Hope House Children’s Hospices we believe that every child’s life is precious, however short it may be.
That is why we want to make sure that no one faces the death of a child alone. That every family whose child has a life-threatening condition has the opportunity to receive our help and support, free of charge, when they need it.
Our shops are one of our main sources of income and due to overwhelming support for us through donations and sales in Oswestry we have outgrown our previous shop and have opened a new flagship store on Smithfield Street. It is our biggest store ever and we have exciting new volunteering opportunities to offer.
Your help will make a huge difference in helping seriously ill local children.
What skills do I need?
It doesn’t matter if you have no previous experience, there will always be something you can help with and you\'ll find you make new friends, feel supported and valued, share your skills or learn new ones and feel welcomed into the Hope House volunteering family.
We need:
Furniture Fans to unload our pre-loved donations and set out stunning displays on our shop floor.
Keen Photographers and Ebay Listers to snap eye-catching pictures and enter pre-loved items on our eBay site.
Fixers and Stitchers to help us upcycle donations of furniture, soft furnishings and clothes.
Creative Crafters to turn our supplied materials into beautiful creations for our handmade@hopehouse range.
Fashionistas and Clothing Sorters to use their eye for fashion to spot trends and pick out clothes and accessories that our customers want to buy.
Shop Floor Supremos to meet and greet our customers, receive donations of pre-loved goodies and provide service with a smile at our tills.
Dynamic Designers to create fabulous displays that showcase our stock in shop windows and hotspots around the store.
PAT Testers to undergo training and ensure our electrical goodies are fit for sale.
Vinyl and Media Wizards to spot top sellers and set out one of the most visited areas in our stores.
Antiques and Jewellery Connoisseurs to spot and research hidden treasures and ensure we are properly pricing rare and valuable items.
Call in to the shop and meet us to find out more.
Posted for
Hope House Children's Hospices
Interests
- Hospital and Hospice
- Retail
Activities
- Shop Work
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
Policy document is available on request - Child protection policy
Policy document is available on request - Complaints Policy and procedures
Policy document is available on request - Confidentiality Policy
Policy document is available on request - DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
Policy document is available on request - Diversity Policy
Policy document is available on request - Equal Opportunities Policy
Policy document is available on request - Ex-offenders Policy
Policy document is available on request - Expenses Policy
Policy document is available on request - Health and Safety Policy
Policy document is available on request - Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
Policy document is available on request - Safeguarding
Policy document is available on request - Volunteer Task/Role description
Policy document is available on request - Volunteering Policy & Agreements
Policy document is available on request - Vulnerable Adults Policy
Policy document is available on request
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 26/03/2024
End Date: 31/12/2024
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
When you volunteer and for how long is up to you but it helps us if you can agree a regular time. Pop in for a chat and to arrange a trial session to see if you like it before you decide if you want a regular slot.
Location
2 Smithfield Street (the former Argos store)
Oswestry
Shropshire
SY11 2EG
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