Shop Assistant & Community Ambassador – Kirkintilloch

Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
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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 Kirkintilloch 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; however, we will happily train you!

Travel details

By Bus / Public Transport: Take local bus routes serving Cowgate, such as the 72, X85, X87, 88, or 88A. Get off at a stop near Cowgate and walk to number 93a. The area is well connected and within easy walking distance from the bus stop.

By Car: Enter Kirkintilloch Town Centre and head toward Cowgate. Use nearby car parks or available on-street parking, then walk to 93a. Cowgate has vehicle access and pedestrian crossings for easy navigation.

On Foot: From nearby streets like Townhead or H

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