Weekday Afternoon Volunteer – Thornliebank Hospice Shop; Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice

Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
VO104716

Role Description

Looking for a rewarding way to spend a weekday afternoon?
Our Thornliebank hospice shop is looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to support the shop on Monday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons. You’ll be part of a welcoming team, meet people from the local community, and help raise vital funds that support hospice care across Glasgow and East Renfrewshire.

What You’ll Do

As a shop volunteer, you’ll help with the day-to-day running of the shop, including:

Greeting customers and offering a warm, friendly welcome
Sorting, pricing, and displaying donated items
Keeping the shop tidy, organised, and inviting
Helping to operate the till and card machine (full training provided)
Supporting the Shop Manager and team with daily tasks

Who We’re Looking For

You don’t need retail experience — just a positive attitude and willingness to help.

Friendly, approachable, and enthusiastic
Reliable and able to commit to a regular afternoon shift
Available weekday afternoons (Monday, Thursday, or Friday)
Enjoy working as part of a team
Interested in supporting your local community

Support You’ll Receive

A full induction and on-the-job training
Ongoing support from the Shop Manager and retail team
Clear guidance on tasks, health &amp; safety, and shop procedures
A friendly and supportive volunteer environment
Reimbursement of agreed out-of-pocket travel expenses (in line with PPWH volunteer policy)

Commitment & Timing

Weekday afternoons (Monday, Thursday, or Friday)
Shifts are usually around 2&ndash;3 hours
We ask for a regular weekly commitment, but flexibility can be discussed

If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org

After You Hit "Apply"

Confirmation email sent.
Follow-up contact (email or call) to arrange a chat.
Induction session at the location
Start volunteering with agreed-upon shift times.

Experience required

• Good communication and people skills
• Organised and happy to follow guidance
• Willing to learn new tasks
• A positive, can-do attitude
• Experience is helpful but not essential — we’ll train and support you.

Travel details

By Bus / Public Transport: Local buses including 57, 57A, 6 stop near Kennishead Road. Walk a short distance to number 3.
By Train: Nearest station is Thornliebank Station (~10–15 min walk). Walk along Kennishead Road to the shop.
By Car: Access via Nitshill Road (A727) or Clarkston Road. Street parking available nearby.
On Foot (Local): From the town centre or nearby streets, walk along Kennishead Road to number 3, clearly visible from the street.