Volunteer in Skipton

Together, we can change Yorkshire's cancer story for good.

By volunteering your time and skills at the Skipton shop in Craven Court, you will help fund life-saving research and pioneering new services for people with cancer.

Apply to volunteer in Skipton

Staff and volunteers from the Skipton shop

Volunteer in Skipton content

Available roles in Skipton

Retail Assistant - Skipton

Interested in welcoming shop customers or helping out behind-the-scenes? The Retail Assistant helps make the Skipton shop a great place to visit, displaying merchandise or organising donated goods. Apply for this role.

Handyperson - Skipton

Are you a practical individual with DIY skills? If you are a joiner, electrician, plumber or decorator looking to volunteer, you can share your skills helping to maintain and look after the charity’s shops and buildings at a time that suits you. Apply for this role.

Volunteer in a Yorkshire Cancer Research shop

Quote from Gillian

My mum died in November of 2022, and I actually first heard about the charity when they were suggested as a collection at her funeral. When I saw the advert for volunteers, it felt perfect, and everything aligned.

“I’d retired to look after my Mum, but I still wanted to keep busy, and volunteering felt like a good way to do that. If I can give a little bit back, at the same time as getting something positive out of it, it’s great.”

Skipton shop volunteer

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.

Apply to volunteer in Skipton

A group of eight Yorkshire Cancer Research volunteers in blue t-shirts standing next to Yorkshire Cancer Research van

What our Skipton volunteers love about the shop

"In the style of a mini department store, it is unique to other charity shops."
"Volunteers are diverse with ages ranging from 14 to 84 and everyone brings their own expertise."
"Teamwork and high levels of satisfaction make it a great place to be."
"Gaining experience and skills to provide the best possible shopping experience for locals and tourists to Skipton alike."

Inside the Skipton shop, children's department.

Where else can I volunteer?

We also have volunteer roles in:

Find a shop

A volunteer in a Yorkshire Cancer Research shop

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.