Volunteer at Our Shops

A role to suit you

When you volunteer with Keech Hospice, you are not just giving your time, you are helping to ensure our retail operation can continue to generate the funding we need to deliver our care.

We’ve a wide range of retail opportunities to choose from, from drivers to stocktaking, shop assistants to supporting our eBay store.

We also offer taster sessions in our stores to give you a flavour of what is involved and see if it is right for you

Book a taster session

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Our staff and volunteers are truly the heartbeat of our organisation.

Matt Ambler, Associate Director of People Keech Hospice

Different ways to volunteer at our shops

Retail shop volunteer

Support our team of fun and friendly retail staff in the day to day running of our 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, helping the public understand what we do and the importance of raising funds.

eBay Volunteer Bedford

Help the retail management team in the running of our eBay store.

Researching donated items to identify value and provide information. Creating and manage listings, including photos and copy. Preparing items for delivery, such as packaging and posting.

Retail key volunteer

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

Help create an inviting 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

Distribution centre volunteer – Luton

Our distribution centre in Luton is the hub of our retail 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 shops.

Work experience placements

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 contact us

Register your interest

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Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Working towards your bronze, silver or gold award and looking for that perfect place to complete your volunteer hours? Our 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 shops. Welcome, help and serve customers, including till work and cash handling. Assist with sorting, pricing, and displaying of our donated items.

Register your interest