Retail Assistant (Thursdays & Friday Mornings – Thornliebank)

Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
VO105770

Would you like to make a difference in your community while meeting new people and having fun?
Join our welcoming team of volunteers at our Thornlibank shop location. Help 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:
Availability on either Thursday or Friday mornings
Friendly, reliable people with a positive attitudeTeam players who enjoy helping others
No experience needed — 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 Thornlibank shop and speak to the Shop Manager for a friendly chat.
Help create a welcoming space for our community — 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 helpful, but not required.

Travel details

We’re easy to reach by public transport and car:
By train: The nearest station is Thornliebank, which is approximately a 10-minute walk from the shop.
By bus: Several local bus routes serve Kennishead Road and nearby stops, all within a short walking distance.
By car: There is limited on-street parking available in the surrounding area. Please allow a little extra time to find a space.
On foot: The shop is conveniently located within the Thornliebank area and is easily accessible for local r