Shop Volunteer

Shop Volunteer - Peterborough

Join Mencap’s retail shop at Orton Gate Shopping Centre, Peterborough, to raise money for the people we support with a learning disability. The role requires a few hours a week and allows flexibility around store opening times and volunteer rota. You will work as part of our team to prepare the shop, assist customers, and contribute to overall store operations. The position is weekly.

• Serve customers at the till.
• Take stock donations from the public.
• Tag and steam stock for the shop floor.
• Dress the window displays.
• Invite people to join us as a volunteer.
• Help with activities based on the needs of the Store Manager.

• Friendly and approachable.
• Reliable, kind and patient.
• Good communicator (including listener).
• Willing to volunteer within guidelines and take direction where necessary.
• Accepting of others who might be different to yourself.

• Make new friends and raise important funds for people with a learning disability.
• Receive reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in line with our policy (e.g., travel).
• Receive full training and support.
• Volunteer alongside other people.
• Have a chance to give back to your local community.

Job

Mencap is the leading learning disability charity in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We work with people with a learning disability and their families to challenge prejudice and change laws, and we directly support thousands of people to live their lives as they choose.