Charity Shop Volunteering

Volunteer in our Charity Shops

Volunteering in one of our charity shops in and around Bristol is a fantastic way to make a difference whilst supporting your local Hospice. It's also a great way to meet new people, be environmentally conscious and engage with your local community. 

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"I personally get so much from it, it's definitely worth a try. There are so many different roles that there's something for everyone." Sally's Experience as a Retail Volunteer

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What sort of work will I be doing?

Our charity shop volunteers can get involved in all aspects of running a busy shop. We'd love your help with some or all the following:

  • Providing excellent customer service including using tills
  • Sorting, processing and steam cleaning stock as it arrives from our customers or warehouse
  • Arranging imaginative and attractive merchandising and window displays

Where can I volunteer?

You can see which shops are in need of volunteers in the 'please choose a shop' drop down list as part of the application form below.

What hours can I work?

We welcome any amount of time you can give us. Some volunteers work a couple of hours a week, others come in for 2 or 3 days. We can work with you on what time you can spare and fit volunteering around your existing commitments.

What skills will I gain?

You'll be able to gain useful experience and transferable skills in retail and customer service. This looks great on CVs and UCAS forms.

What training will I be given?

We provide full training and support is always available. We pride ourselves on looking after our volunteers.

What other benefits are there?

Volunteering is good for you. Evidence shows it's great for your mental and physical health! You'll make new friends and meet lots of new people from around Bristol, gain confidence and self-esteem. You'll also be contributing to the 'circular economy', cutting down on landfill and encouraging Bristol to recycle.

Can it lead to a career with the Hospice?

Some of our volunteers have gained employment as a paid member of staff within our charity shops or with another employer because of the experience they've gained.

I am under 16, can I volunteer?

We are currently only accepting applications from people aged 16 or over. This is a temporary change so please do check back again in a few months.

What next?

We'd love to hear from you. Please note, we can currently only accept applications from people aged 16 or over. Complete the form below and we will be in touch to organise a taster session.

Your details

By giving us your email address below, we will assume that you are happy for us to contact you by email about a volunteering role. You will not be contacted by email with any other information unless you opt to do so at the end of this form.

Where would you like to volunteer?

The following shops are currently looking for volunteers. Please select the shop you would most like to volunteer in.

How did you hear about volunteering?

We'd love to stay in touch

We would love to keep you updated with news about our work and fundraising activities and may contact you by mail or phone with updates or information we think you'd be interested in. See our privacy policy for more information on how we use and protect personal information. You can change the way we communicate with you at any time by calling us on 01275 391400, emailing communications@stpetershospice.org or writing to us St Peter's Hospice Fundraising Office, Unit 18 Orchard View, Estune Business Park, Pear Tree Avenue, Long Ashton, Bristol BS41 9FR.