Volunteer at St Swithins shop

Shop volunteers are the friendly face of St Richard’s in the community.

They help our shops raise significant funds towards our care and are important ambassadors for our charity. Read on to find out how you can make a difference by volunteering at our store in St Swithins Street, Worcester.

Volunteer roles and hours

Volunteer shifts are 9am to 1pm and 1pm to 5pm. However, we are grateful for any help during these hours and can be flexible to suit your schedule. The volunteer vacancies available at this shop are:

Shop floor: This role includes serving customers on the till, merchandising, and customer service

  • Tuesday mornings
  • Wednesday afternoons
  • Friday afternoons

Back room: This role includes sorting, steaming and pricing items for sale

  • Tuesday (hours to suit)
  • Thursday (hours to suit)
  • Saturday (hours to suit)
  • Sunday (hours to suit)

Reporting to

Shop manager

About this shop

Located in the heart of Worcester, our St Swithins ground floor has an extensive range of clothing and accessories, while upstairs boasts a fantastic book department.

Find out more about our St Swithins shop.

About you

We are looking for caring, compassionate people who are committed to making a difference to the lives of the patients and families we support.

Please download the volunteer role description below for specific details on the qualities and, where applicable, qualifications needed for this position.

What we offer

  • A comprehensive onboarding process including an induction day and role specific training sessions
  • Support and guidance from members of staff
  • The chance to make a real difference to the lives of our patients and loved ones
  • Invitations to social events where you’ll meet other staff and volunteers
  • The opportunity to provide feedback on your volunteering experience
  • Reimbursement of out of pocket travel related expenses in line with our policy
  • Regular communication and updates about the hospice

Find out more

Are you interested in this opportunity? Click the button below to download the full details for this role.

To apply for this voluntary position, please fill out the form below.

To contact our People Services Team, email  or call 01905 763963.

  • About you

  • *Please note that if you are under the age of 18 years a parental consent form will need to be completed before your application can be processed
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