By volunteering as a Retail Volunteer you will get involved with all aspects of shop volunteering, including shop floor and stock room activities. As part of our charity shop team, you will help to raise important funds to support patients and staff across Leeds Teaching Hospitals - whilst meeting new people, learning new skills and having a great time!

Click on the following link to apply through our online system:  Retail Volunteer (Crossgates shopping centre) | Leeds Hospitals Charity Volunteering 

Your tasks will include; 

• Meeting and welcoming customers
• Operating the till, including processing sales and returns
• Capture Gift Aid income information
• Merchandising and creating stylish stock displays
• Replenish stock on the shop floor
• Sorting, steaming, and pricing donated items
• Stock-taking and other administrative tasks
• Raising awareness of the charity and promoting our campaigns and events
• Keeping the shop tidy and clean in line with health and safety requirements

What's in it for you?

• Develop customer services skills and grow in confidence
• Meet new people and join a fantastic, friendly team of staff and volunteers
• You will be supported through your application journey and in your role by the Volunteering Team and a named manager
• You will receive full training and an induction to the role
• We reimburse reasonable travel expenses
• We can be a reference for you once you've volunteered for 3 months
• Your own Leeds Hospitals Charity t-shirt and invitations to Volunteer Thank You events
• By volunteering you will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of patients and staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

By volunteering as a Retail Volunteer you will get involved with all aspects of shop volunteering, including shop floor and stock room activities. As part of our charity shop team, you will help to raise important funds to support patients and staff across Leeds Teaching Hospitals - whilst meeting new people, learning new skills and having a great time!

Click on the following link to apply through our online system: Retail Volunteer (City Centre - Merrion) | Leeds Hospitals Charity Volunteering

Your tasks will include; 

• Meeting and welcoming customers
• Operating the till, including processing sales and returns
• Capture Gift Aid income information
• Merchandising and creating stylish stock displays
• Replenish stock on the shop floor
• Sorting, steaming, and pricing donated items
• Stock-taking and other administrative tasks
• Raising awareness of the charity and promoting our campaigns and events
• Keeping the shop tidy and clean in line with health and safety requirements

What's in it for you?

• Develop customer services skills and grow in confidence
• Meet new people and join a fantastic, friendly team of staff and volunteers
• You will be supported through your application journey and in your role by the Volunteering Team and a named manager
• You will receive full training and an induction to the role
• We can be a reference for you once you've volunteered for 3 months
• Your own Leeds Hospitals Charity t-shirt and invitations to Volunteer Thank You events
• By volunteering you will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of patients and staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

What you will be doing

*Playing the piano to the hospital audience – there is no set list, although you may get requests from the public!

*Receiving donations into the piano collection tin

*Answering queries relating to the charity, and signposting information

*Taking care of the piano and informing your Volunteer Supervisor of any issues

*Being a friendly face and representing the charity

The skills you need

Confidence to play in front of an audience

A willingness to learn about the charity and to share that information with your audience

The ability to tailor your setlist to the environment you are playing in

You will have the opportunity to play a fantastic instrument, developing your musical ability and growing in confidence

What's in it for you

You will have the opportunity to play a fantastic instrument, developing your musical ability and growing in confidence

Support from the Volunteering Team and Volunteer Supervisor throughout your volunteering experience

We can be a reference for you once you've volunteered for 3 months

We are happy to reimburse reasonable travel expenses in line with our policy

Your own Leeds Hospitals Charity t-shirt and invitations to Volunteer Thank You events

By volunteering you will make a significant contribution to improving the lives of patients and staff at Leeds Teaching Hospitals

Disclaimer

Our voluntary roles are subject to an informal interview, checks and an introductory period. For roles on hospital premises we may need to ask you to complete a health risk assessment as part of the application process. We aim to recruit a diverse range of volunteers to all our roles. If you feel that your skills do not match this role but are still interested, please do get in touch to have a chat with us as we aim to be as flexible as possible during recruitment. Please email volunteers@leedshospitalscharity.org.uk or call 0113 539 7020 option 5