Cancer Research UK
Location: 7 Butterfly Walk, Camberwell Green, London, london, SE5 8RW (see map)
Travel: Denmark Hill station. Denmark Hill / Camberwell Green bus stop.
Start date: Ongoing
What will I be doing?
- Volunteering in our shops is varied, exciting and rewarding. No two days are the same and you have the chance to flex different skills regularly. There are always new opportunities to keep you engaged and help you grow and develop in your role. .
- Serving customers, taking cash and providing good all-round customer service . Sorting through donated items and pricing stock . Working on window and shop displays .
- Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised . Interacting with the general public . Following new health, safety and social distancing measures .
What impact will this have?
- Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer. . You’ll gain important skills that are hugely valued in the workplace such as teamwork, communication and using your initiative. .
- You can boost your CV by working towards an NVQ in Retail with Derby College, and we'll provide you with a reference. . It will allow you to get involved in your local community and to meet new friends. .
- Our friendly CRUK team will be there to support you all the way – offering guidance and helping you build your confidence. . It’s fun – you’ll gain real satisfaction from volunteering alongside our warm, friendly shop volunteers who will make you feel right at home.
When are you needed?
Options available:| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Morning | Monday morning slot is available | Tuesday morning slot is available | Wednesday morning slot is available | Thursday morning slot is available | Friday morning slot is available | Saturday morning slot is available | Sunday morning slot is available |
| Afternoon | Monday afternoon slot is available | Tuesday afternoon slot is available | Wednesday afternoon slot is available | Thursday afternoon slot is available | Friday afternoon slot is available | Saturday afternoon slot is available | Sunday afternoon slot is available |
| Evening | Monday evening slot is available | Tuesday evening slot is available | Wednesday evening slot is available | Thursday evening slot is available | Friday evening slot is available | Saturday evening slot is available | Sunday evening slot is available |
Commitment
- In 2019/20, 14,000 volunteers gave 3.1 million hours of their time and sold items totalling £15million. These funds are helping us start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak. .
- Every volunteer hour you donate means we can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. So, if you volunteer for a 7-hour day, this can generate £140. That means that every day you volunteer, you’ll be raising more funds to beat cancer. .
Expenses
- We do not reimburse volunteer expenses for this role
Background checks
- No background checks are required
About the organisation:
Additional Information
What skills will be useful?
- Charity
- Campaigning
- Events
- Fundraising
What skills can I gain?
- Creative
Location
7 Butterfly Walk, Camberwell Green, London, london, SE5 8RW