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Volunteer in Richmond

Available roles in Richmond

Retail Assistant - Richmond

Interested in welcoming shop customers or helping out behind-the-scenes? The Retail Assistant helps make the Richmond shop a great place to visit, displaying merchandise or organising donated goods. Apply for this role.

Handyperson - Richmond

Are you a practical individual with DIY skills? If you are a joiner, electrician, plumber or decorator looking to volunteer, you can share your skills helping to maintain and look after the charity’s shops and buildings at a time that suits you. Apply for this role.

Volunteers inside a Yorkshire Cancer Research charity shop laughing and smiling

Through talking to customers and other volunteers, people’s confidence can increase so much. For people who aren’t currently working or can’t work for various reasons, it’s a great opportunity to socialise and interact with other people.”

What's in it for you?

In addition to positively contributing to your community and sense of wellbeing, volunteering with us has benefits for you too:

  • Develop skills such as teamwork, communication, till-operating and window dressing.
  • Receive full training and gain valuable experience which can enhance your CV.
  • Receive a reference for further education or job applications.
  • Gain recognition for your valuable efforts.
Volunteers and shop manager outside charity shop

Where else can I volunteer?

Yorkshire Cancer Research volunteer sorting donations from supporters

Have a question about volunteering?

You can read through our frequently asked questions, or if you'd like to discuss any of the roles with our volunteering team, please send an email to volunteering@ycr.org.uk.