Retail Assistant - Partick

Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
VO104464

Would you like to make a difference in your community while meeting new people and having fun?
Join our welcoming team of volunteers who keep our Hospice shops running — raising vital funds to support people and families across Glasgow and East Renfrewshire living with life-limiting conditions.

What you’ll do:

Greet and help customers, creating a friendly shopping experience


Sort, price, and display donated items



Keep the shop tidy, organised, and inviting



Use the till and card machine (full training provided)



Be part of a supportive, caring team

What you’ll gain:

A real sense of purpose and community connection



New friends and valuable retail skills



Experience for your CV or future job applications



The satisfaction of knowing your time helps others receive free, specialist care

What we’re looking for:

Friendly, reliable people with a positive attitude



Team players who enjoy helping others



No experience needed &mdash; just enthusiasm and kindness!

Time commitment:

We’re flexible — most volunteers give 2–3 hours a week, but any time you can spare makes a difference.

How to apply:

You can apply online here: www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk/volunteer
Or simply pop into our Partick shop and speak to the Shop Manager for a friendly chat.

Your time and smile can brighten someone’s day — join us and be part of something special.

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). The coordinator will then contact you by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder for your emails, just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at [email protected]

Experience required

Experience is great, but not necessary - we'll happily train you!

Travel details

ur Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Shop in Partick is located at:
396 Dumbarton Road, Partick, Glasgow, G11 6SD.

We’re easy to reach by:

Train: Just a 5-minute walk from Partick Station, which connects to ScotRail services and the Glasgow Subway.
Subway: The Partick Subway Station is nearby, offering quick links to the city centre and West End.
Bus: Several routes stop along Dumbarton Road, including the 2, 3, 4, and 16.
Car: On-street parking is available on Dumbarton Road and nearby side streets.
You can find us easily by searching “Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice Shop – Partick” on Google Maps.

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