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Volunteer at the Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre
The Yorkshire Cancer Research Centre at Hornbeam Park in Harrogate opened in 2023, and contains a boutique-style shop, cafe and cancer rehabilitation service. Every member of the volunteer team at the new centre makes a difference, coming together to help save lives in Yorkshire.
Available roles:
Volunteer at the Harrogate shop
The shop is located on Oxford Street in the heart of Harrogate, and consists of two floors of high-quality preloved goods. You can be part of small team making a big difference to people with cancer in Yorkshire - whether you like helping customers or organising merchandise, your skills will help fund life-saving research.
Available roles:
Quote from Hugh
I had free time after retiring, and then I saw something on Facebook announcing the opening of the shop and applied to volunteer.
It’s great fun, I really enjoy it. I speak to all sorts of people and customers are lovely and often want to have a chat."
Retail Assistant - Hornbeam Park
If you’re interested in welcoming and helping customers, making the shop a great place to visit, displaying merchandise or organising goods behind-the-scenes, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Retail Assistant - Harrogate shop
If you’re interested in welcoming and helping customers, making the shop a great place to visit, displaying merchandise or organising goods behind-the-scenes, we encourage you to apply for this role.
E-commerce Assistant - Hornbeam Park
If you're interested in online shopping and digital retail, listing items for sale or managing e-auctions across various online shops (such as eBay, Depop), we encourage you to apply for this role.
Warehouse Assistant - Hornbeam Park
If you're interested in the operations of a donation centre or warehouse and can help receive and distribute donations, we encourage you to apply for this role.
Handyperson
Are you a practical individual with DIY skills? Are you a joiner, electrician, plumber or painter and decorator who would like to volunteer at a time that suits you? If so we encourage you to apply and help us to maintain the Yorkshire Cancer Research retail outlets.
Have a question about volunteering?
You can read through our frequently asked questions, or if you'd like to discuss any of the roles with our volunteering team, please send an email to volunteering@ycr.org.uk.
What's in it for you?
In addition to positively contributing to your community and sense of wellbeing, volunteering with us has benefits for you too:
- Develop skills such as teamwork, communication, till-operating and window dressing.
- Receive full training and gain valuable experience which can enhance your CV.
- Receive a reference for further education or job applications.
- Gain recognition for your valuable efforts.
