Drive for a Cause – Volunteer Retail Driver (Clutha House, Glasgow)

Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
VO106346

Drive. Deliver. Make a difference across Glasgow.
A flexible, Glasgow-wide volunteering role that keeps the hospice shops stocked and running, helping raise vital funds for local hospice care through practical driving and stock support.
Looking for a volunteering role that gets you out and about across Glasgow, meets great people, and directly supports a vital local cause?
The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice charity shops raise essential funds to support hospice care for patients and families across the city. We’re looking for friendly, reliable Volunteer Retail Drivers & Stock Support Volunteers to help keep our retail operations running smoothly behind the scenes.
This is a practical, active role where you’ll support the movement of donated stock between our warehouse and hospice shops across the Glasgow area. You’ll work closely with shop managers and the retail team to ensure shops are well stocked and ready for customers.
Some days you’ll be working alongside others, and other times you may be working independently — no two shifts are the same.
What you’ll be doing
Driving between our warehouse and hospice shops across Glasgow
Delivering and collecting donated stock between shop locations
Assisting with the movement of donations, including bags and small furniture items
Helping deliver or collect small furniture items to and from customers’ homes
Supporting shop managers with stock distribution and logistics
What we’re looking for
A full, valid UK driving licence
Confidence driving around Glasgow
Comfortable lifting and carrying donation bags and items
Happy working both independently and as part of a team
Friendly and reliable
No previous experience is needed—just a positive attitude and a willingness to help. You’ll be making a real difference, meeting new people, and supporting hospice care in your local community.
Support You’ll Receive
A warm welcome and introduction to the hospice retail operation
Role guidance and ongoing support from shop/retail staff
Training and support around safe working practices (including manual handling where required)
Clear instructions for collections/deliveries and who to contact during shifts
A chance to build confidence and skills in a supportive team environment
Commitment & Timing
Volunteering is flexible and can be arranged to suit your availability
Shifts are typically agreed in advance with the retail team
Regular weekly or fortnightly support is welcomed, but this can be discussed
(Exact days/times may vary depending on shop needs, stock movements and planned collections.)
Location: Glasgow Wide Area – across the Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice shop network and associated stock/warehouse locations.
Interested?
Please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). A coordinator will be in touch by email or phone. If you haven’t heard back within 5 working days, please check your junk/spam folder or contact the organisation using the details provided. You can also contact Volunteer Glasgow at [email protected] or apply online: The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice | Volunteering | The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
After you click Apply online:
Your application is sent to the hospice
They review it
They contact you by email/phone to discuss next steps (chat/induction/first shift)
If you don’t hear back in 5 working days, check junk/spam or follow up.

Experience required

Full, valid UK driving licence
Confident driving in and around Glasgow
Friendly, reliable and punctual
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable lifting and carrying bags of donations and small furniture items
Organised and able to follow instructions
Positive attitude and willingness to help
No previous retail or volunteering experience is required – full training and support will be provided.

Travel details

By Subway: Approximately a 5-minute walk from Kinning Park Station.
By Bus: Several local bus routes stop nearby on Paisley Road West and Scotland Street.
By Car: Limited on-street parking is available in the surrounding area.
By Bike or Walking: Easily accessible via local walking and cycling routes.