Book Department Volunteer – Teesside Hospice
Accountability: Deputy Head of Retail and Head of Retail
Location: Various across Teesside – Acklam, Coulby Newham, Great Ayton,
Guisborough, Ingleby Barwick, Linthorpe, Marske, Norton, Redcar, Saltburn, Skelton,
Stokesley, Thornaby, and Yarm
Time Commitment: Shops open 9am to 4.30pm Monday to Saturday. Minimum of
2 hours per week preferred, availability discussed with Shop Manager.
DBS Check needed? No
Age Requirements: From 14 years old plus
Role Overview: As a Book Department Volunteer, you’ll organise, price,
and display our collection of donated books. Your work will create engaging displays,
inspire others to explore new stories, and support our charity’s mission of funding
life-saving research.
Key Responsibilities
Keep the book department fully stocked with fresh donated books
Sort donations and organise them according to guidelines
Value and price donated books following guidelines
Identify rare and collectible books for online selling
Some lifting and carrying of books may be involved
Benefits
20% discount on purchases made at the shop
Opportunities for training and personal development
Reimbursement of reasonable travel expenses
Provided lunch if volunteering for more than 5 hours per day
Access to discounts with other retailers and companies
If you are passionate about literature, enjoy organising, and want to make a difference
in our community, we’d love to have you on our team! Teesside Hospice is committed to
eliminating discrimination and values diversity in the workplace.
