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Cancer Research UK

Dec 28

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Customer Relations
    People, HR & Administration
  • London

Requirements

  • No experience is required.
  • You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team.
  • The minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18.
  • If you’re aged between 16 -18 you may still be able to volunteer in our shops, but you must be on a recognised scheme, for example, the Duke of Edinburgh.

Responsibilities

  • Serving customers, taking payments and providing good all-round customer service
  • Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
  • Working on window and shop displays
  • Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
  • Interacting with the general public
  • Following new health, safety and social distancing measures

FAQs

What days are available for volunteering shifts?

Shifts are available on Tuesday and Sunday.

Do I need any prior experience to volunteer?

No, you do not need any experience to volunteer; everyone is welcome to apply.

What tasks will I be doing as a shop volunteer?

As a shop volunteer, you will serve customers, sort through donated items, work on shop displays, keep the shop tidy, and interact with the public, among other tasks.

Is there a minimum age for volunteering?

Yes, the minimum age for volunteering in our shops is 18. Those aged between 16-18 may volunteer if they are on a recognised scheme, such as the Duke of Edinburgh.

Will I receive training as a volunteer?

Yes, there will be a full induction and ongoing training opportunities to ensure you are confident and able to excel in your role.

What benefits can I gain from volunteering?

Volunteering offers numerous benefits including gaining valuable skills, boosting your CV, meeting new friends, and making a real impact in the fight against cancer.

How can volunteering support the fight against cancer?

Every hour you volunteer helps raise funds; for example, a 7-hour shift can generate approximately £140, which contributes to funding clinical trials and research.

How do I apply to be a volunteer?

To apply, click 'Apply Now' at the top of the job page to complete an online application form, and we will contact you with more information.

Is there support available while volunteering?

Yes, our friendly Cancer Research UK team will be there to support you throughout your volunteering experience, offering guidance and helping you build your confidence.

Will I receive a reference for volunteering?

Yes, we can provide you with a reference upon request after your volunteering experience.

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Cancer Research UK

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2002
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cancer Research UK is a renowned charitable organisation dedicated to advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and support. Their overarching goal is to bring about a future where all cancers are cured, ensuring that individuals can lead full and healthy lives. Through funding groundbreaking research, raising awareness, and providing crucial support, Cancer Research UK strives to make a profound impact on cancer outcomes. Their relentless efforts are focused on improving prevention strategies, enhancing early detection methods, and developing effective treatments, with the ultimate aim of saving lives and improving the well-being of those affected by cancer.

Benefits

  • Flexible Working

    We encourage a flexible working culture, including options such as home-working, reduced or flexi-hours, job shares, job-splits, compressed and core hours. We offer a high level of flexibility for the vast majority of our office-based roles, meaning that you’ll only be required to work from a specific location for 1 or 2 days a week on average.

  • Income Protection and Life Assurance

    We provide all staff with free insurance policies, paying 50% of your salary if you are unable to work through illness, and up to 4 times your salary for your beneficiaries should the unthinkable happen and you die while in our employment.

  • Pension

    Our Retirement Plan is worth up to 12% of salary and offers all employees a flexible way to build a pension fund, no matter which stage of your career you’re at. You’ll be given choice, control, financial benefits and valuable protection benefits. It is a defined contribution plan, which means contributions paid into the plan by you and by Cancer Research UK are invested in the funds you choose—you can have as little or as much control over this as you want.

  • Payroll giving

    We offer all employees a way to support any charity of their choice tax-free through their salary. Payroll Giving is a very effective way of supporting causes close to your heart: A £10 monthly donation will only cost you £8 as a standard tax-rate payer and even less, £6 if you are higher tax-rate payer.

  • Annual Leave

    For the majority of our roles we offer 25 days holiday a year plus bank holidays, and an extra day for Christmas Eve. You can choose to use the religious bank holidays flexibly.

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