Volunteer Roles - Our Shops

Work Experience

Are you interested in doing your work experience placement in one of our shops? Ideal for students who:

• are in school or college
• need to complete a one, or two-week placement
• have an interest in retail, customer service, charities

If this sounds like you, and you want to find out more, please visit your local Keech retail shop or register your interest today.

Duke of Edinburgh

Working towards your bronze, silver or gold award and looking for that perfect place to complete your volunteer hours? Keech Hospice Care retail shops may be for you! A great way to gain new skills and experiences in retail, but also give back to your local community and the hospice.

• Support our team of fun and friendly retail staff in the day to day running of our Keech Hospice Care shops.
• Welcome, help and serve customers, including till work and cash handling.
• Assist with sorting, pricing and displaying of our donated items.

Trial Session

Thinking of volunteering but not sure if it’s right for you? We’re offering trial sessions for those wanting to learn a bit more about volunteering before signing up.

• Trial a few hours in your local Keech shop
• Meet the teams to understand more about volunteering and see if it’s right for you
• Experience life as a volunteer for Keech

Retail Shop Volunteer

Support our team of fun and friendly retail staff in the day to day running of our Keech Hospice Care shops.

• Welcome, help and serve customers, including till work and cash handling.
• Assist with sorting, pricing and displaying of our donated items.
• Be an advocate for the work of Keech Hospice Care, helping the public understand what we do and the importance of raising funds.

Retail Key Volunteer

Support our retail management team in the day to day running of our Keech Hospice Care shops.

• Ensure that the shop is manned during trading hours, including opening and closing, and cashing up.
• Help create an inviting shop experience and raise the profile of the shop locally to drive donor support, volunteering and maximising sales.
• Support the management of Retail Shop Volunteers, inspiring and motivating them in their day-to-day work.

eBay Volunteer – Luton

Help the retail management team in the running of our eBay store. Alongside 33 shops across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Milton Keynes, our eBay store is a vital part of raising funds for Keech Hospice Care.

• Researching donated items to identify value and provide information.
• Create and manage listings, including taking photos of the items, writing descriptions and so on.
• Preparing items for delivery, such as packaging and posting.

Distribution Centre Volunteer – Luton

Our 33 charity shops play a vital part in raising the funds needed to provide excellent care and services. Our distribution centre in Luton is the hub of these operations, where we ensure that the right stock gets to the right shop.

• Receive, sort and label donations and gifts ready for distribution to our Keech Hospice Care shops.
• General administration and housekeeping, including answering phone calls, completing documentation, keeping staff areas tidy and so on.