Volunteering Opportunity: Henry Wells, Hemel Hempstead - shop volunteers with Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

Before you can register your interest for this opportunity you must be registered as a volunteer.

Fancy meeting lovely people and making a difference while you're at it? Come and volunteer at our charity shop — we’d love to have you! We’re on the lookout for friendly, reliable volunteers to help out with all sorts — sorting donations, chatting to customers, dressing the windows, and keeping the shop looking fab. If you’re 14 or over, we’d love to have you.

Opportunity Type: Long-term Commitment

District: Dacorum

Start Date: 21/07/2023
End Date: 30/12/2026

Location: From your office, Indoor

Time of day: Weekday Mornings, Weekday Afternoons, Weekend Full Days, Weekend Half Days

Practical Considerations: It is a physical role - you will be moving around the shop and may need to stand for quite some time.

Our managers will give support and training and talk about any reasonable adjustments we can make to support your volunteering.

We're happy to pay reasonable out of pocket expenses - but you will need to check with the shop manager before you get started.

Requirements (additional): YWe ask you to fill in an application form and show a form of ID when you start

Suitable for: 14 - 15 Years Old With Accompanied Adult, 16 – 17 year olds, 18 – 25 year olds, Aged 26 and over, School students, University students, Older People, People with a visual impairment, People with restricted mobility, Rehabilitation friendly

Suitable for volunteers interested in: End of Life, Bereavement & Hospices, Retail

Does this opportunity provide wheelchair access?: No

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Full Description:
No experience needed, just a smile and a willingness to muck in.

Whether you’ve got a few hours a week or just want to try something new, we’ll make sure you feel right at home. Plus, you’ll be helping raise funds for a brilliant cause!

What’s in it for you?
🧠 Learn new skills (retail, teamwork, customer service — the lot!)
😊 Meet lovely people and be part of a welcoming crew
💪 Boost your confidence and feel good about giving back
🎓 Great experience for your CV or just for life
☕ Free tea, biscuits, and plenty of laughs

If you would like to find out more about how volunteering in a shop might suit you, please pop into your local shop and have a chat with the manager. They will be able to talk you through what is involved, talk about the time you have to offer, and arrange a taster session to see if you like it.