Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest and most respected cancer charities, having raised over £50 million in the past 45 years. Each year, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raise around ...
Volunteer Retail Assistant (Boutique, Wymondham)
Contact person
Alex Crossley
#72183
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvednorfolk.org.uk/o/Big-C-Cancer-Charity/opportunities/Volunteer-Retail-Assistant-Boutique-Wymondham/72183 to join
Summary
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer? Join #TeamBigC as a volunteer retail assistant at our Boutique shop in Wymondham.
Detailed description
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of those affected by cancer? Then volunteer with us and join the #TeamBigC family which promises to give you a sense of purpose as well as the opportunity to work as part of a hard-working, values driven, and people focused team.
Help us to raise the vital funds to support our work by volunteering as a Retail Assistant within our Boutique shop in Wymondham. This is a fabulous opportunity where you can put your skills to use for a meaningful cause and develop new ones.
About the role
There are various tasks you might get involved with including:
- processing sales transactions through the till
- stock rotation
- pricing stock
- tidying the shop floor and stock room
- assisting with customer enquiries
- assisting, when necessary, with shop window displays
- sorting through donated stock and bric-a-brac items for its suitability for sale
- hanging and steaming garments
Big C's Core Values are Respect, Empathy, Support, Trust and Honesty. These provide a benchmark for behaviour across the organisation. If you share these values, have the skills and experience, we would love to hear from you.
Hours/Time Commitment
Opening Hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Saturday.
We have a particular need for the below availability on our till:
- Monday afternoons
- Wednesday afternoons
- Thursday afternoons
- Friday afternoons
- Saturday mornings
You choose how long and how often you would like to volunteer, whether this is 1 hour a week or 1 day a month.
Benefits of volunteering
- know you are contributing to improving the lives of those affected by cancer
- have a sense of purpose, focus and personal achievement
- enhance your CV, boosting career options
- learn new skills (e.g., customer service, communication, teamwork, initiative, and responsibility)
- share skills and expertise with others
- gain confidence through meeting new people and have fun
Recruitment Process
To apply, please complete our online application form on our website.
We also offer trials where you can volunteer for up to 1 day without going through the recruitment process to see if volunteering in this role is for you so get in touch today to find out more.
Once we have received your application, the shop manager will have an informal chat either via phone or in person. Upon receipt of 2 satisfactory references, the manager will arrange an induction.
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
About Big C, Cancer Charity
Big C is one of East Anglia’s largest and most respected cancer charities, having raised over £50 million in the past 45 years. Each year, thanks to the generosity of our supporters, we raise around £3 million to help people affected by cancer across our communities.
We provide compassionate, holistic care through our Cancer Support Centres and Hubs, as well as online and telephone support via our Virtual Support Centre. Our income is generated through donations, local business partnerships, grants, legacies, and a network of 11 charity shops throughout the region.
Across the UK, around 2.5 million people are living with cancer, and 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed in their lifetime. Big C is dedicated to ensuring that no one faces cancer alone, continually developing new initiatives and approaches to make our support accessible to everyone who needs it.
Our work focuses on six key areas:
1. Support – for people affected by cancer
2. Research – into cancer and its treatment
3. Equipment – provision for the region’s main acute hospital trusts
4. Education – through interventional and educational programmes
5. Income Generation – raising vital funds to enhance the lives of people living with cancer
6. People – our service users, their loved ones, and the dedicated Big C trustees, staff, volunteers, and fundraisers who make our work possible
At Big C, we are passionately committed to wellbeing, inclusion, diversity, and equity. We strive to create an environment where every member of our team—employees and volunteers alike—feels valued, supported, and empowered to contribute to our shared vision: improving lives and ensuring that everyone affected by cancer can access the care and support they deserve.