Shop Volunteer (Cambridge)

Suggested Involvement

It’s up to you! We have volunteers who support for a couple of hours a week and some do more. Many people volunteer either a morning or an afternoon each week -this is something that will be discussed at the selection stage, after you’ve applied.

Why volunteer with Save the Children?

In over 110 countries, we support children to transform their lives. By providing live-saving short-term help, and pushing for deep-rooted social change, we help children take , their future into their own hands.

We believe every child has the right to learn. Every child should have good food to fuel their bodies and every child should have medicine when they're sick.

We’re passionate about what we do, and love giving second-hand clothing a chance of going to a good home. Our shop teams are key to raising vital funds for our work and act as incredible advocates for the rights of children both in the UK and around the world.

Volunteering in the shop

Our Cambridge Shop Volunteers are in the middle of it all, and there’s plenty to get involved with. You might be sorting and pricing stock, engaging with customers, ringing items through the till, creating fantastic window displays or keeping our shop floor looking organised.

Skills and Experiences Required

We welcome applications from people with a wide range of skills and experiences. You don’t need any retail or shop experienceas full training will be provided. What’s important to us is that you are a team player, open to learning and will to follow Save the Children’s policies as well as be an excellent representative for Save the Children

We know that our shop teams are stronger when they are inclusive and representative of their communities. Everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.

What happens next?

After you’ve filled in an application, we will invite you for an informal trial shift. It’s a great opportunity to visit the shop, meet some of our existing volunteers and have a go at some of the tasks that you would be supporting with as a shop volunteer. Hopefully allowing you to get a feel for the role and make sure it’s for you. We also ask for a couple of references (these don’t have to be formal workplace ones, just someone who has known you for over 6 months and isn’t related)

How you’ll hear about your application

Once you’ve applied, you’ll receive notifications to the email address you apply with. Sometimes the emails we send about your application go into junk folders. We will keep in touch with you through an email address ending in @save-the-children.goassemble.com, do check your junk folder for confirmation of your application and other messages from us.

Safeguarding at Save the Children

Everyone at Save the Children must demonstrate the highest standards of behaviour towards children and adults in both out professional and personal lives. Everyone with a concern should report it at once. More information on safeguarding can be found here including how to make a report.

We are committed to protecting and keeping children safe. We select, check and manage our volunteers to make sure that we are able to do this. All volunteers and staff must agree to and follow our code of conduct. Any questions about becoming a volunteer? Call 020 3763 0260 or email volunteersupport@savethechildren.org.uk