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Charity Shop Volunteers/ Charity Shop Champions

Lancashire Women

 Our Accrington Charity Shop is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to join our team. As a Charity Shop Volunteer, you’ll play an important role in helping us raise vital funds to support women across Lancashire. This is a hands-on, rewarding role where every shift helps make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Sorting through donations to identify items suitable for sale
  • Pulling outfits together to help sell them as a priced package
  • Serving customers with a warm, welcoming approach
  • Rotating stock to keep the shop tidy, organised, and inviting
  • Supporting with arranging displays, pricing items, and general shop tasks
  • Helping create a positive, friendly shopping environment for our community

What We Offer

You’ll be welcomed into a supportive, women‑led team who will help you build confidence, learn new skills, and feel part of something meaningful. We provide:

  • Full, role specific training
  • Ongoing support from experienced shop staff
  • A friendly, inclusive atmosphere where volunteers are valued and appreciated

All volunteers are required to complete an Enhanced DBS check, which will be fully funded by Lancashire Women.

When We Need Support

We are currently looking for volunteers who can offer their time on either:

·       Mondays

·       Tuesdays

·       Wednesdays

·       Thursdays

·       Fridays

If you enjoy working with people, love organising, or simply want to give back to your community, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Exempt under the Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, and Part 1. Section 7(2) e of the Sex Discrimination Act 1975. This role is open to female candidates only.

 

 

What skills do I need?

Just to be a friendly and approachable individual. 

When do I need to be available?

Morning Afternoon Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Where does this role take place?

21 - 23 Blackburn Road
Accrington
BB5 1HF

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Register your interest

Advertised by Hyndburn & Ribble Valley CVS

Register your interest
  • Details
  • Accessibility
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
    Enhanced DBS required, fully funded by Lancashire Women
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction

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