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Volunteer in York

Available roles in York

Retail Assistant

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

Donations Assistant

As a volunteer in this team, you’ll help us make the most of the large stockroom by receiving donations, sorting and organising stock, and preparing items so they’re ready to go out onto the shop floor. Apply for this role.

Four people are stood behind a till at a Yorkshire Cancer Research shop. Behind them is a blue wall and they are all wearing branded blue jumpers with the charity's logo on.

Volunteering has brought out another side of me, a caring side. It’s changed me and it makes me appreciate things more. It’s done me good and hopefully I’m also doing some good at the same time.”

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.
Volunteers inside a Yorkshire Cancer Research charity shop laughing and smiling

Have a question about volunteering?

You can read through our frequently asked questions, or email volunteer@ycr.org.uk