Volunteer Retail Assistant Book Volunteer

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.