Retail Assistant for shop in Govan

Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice
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Would you like to make a difference in your community while meeting new people and having fun?
Join our welcoming team of volunteers at our Govan shop location. Help keep our Hospice shops running — raising vital funds to support people and families across Glasgow and East Renfrewshire living with life-limiting conditions.
What you’ll do:
Greet and help customers, creating a friendly shopping experience
Sort, price, and display donated items
Keep the shop tidy, organised, and inviting
Use the till and card machine (full training provided)
Be part of a supportive, caring team
What you’ll gain:
A real sense of purpose and community connection
New friends and valuable retail skills
Experience for your CV or future job applications
The satisfaction of knowing your time helps others receive free, specialist care
What we’re looking for:
Availability any day, including weekends
Friendly, reliable people with a positive attitudeTeam players who enjoy helping others
No experience needed — just enthusiasm and kindness!
Time commitment:
We’re flexible — most volunteers give 2–3 hours a week, but any time you can spare makes a difference.
How to apply:
You can apply online here: ?? www.princeandprincessofwaleshospice.org.uk/volunteer
Or simply pop into our Govan shop and speak to the Shop Manager for a friendly chat.
Help create a welcoming space for our community — join us and be part of something special.
If you are interested, please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). The coordinator will then contact you 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 for your emails, just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow at [email protected]

Experience required

Experience is great, but not necessary

Travel details

By subway: Take the Glasgow Subway to Govan Station. Exit onto Govan Road and walk towards Govan Cross — the shopping centre is just a 2–3 minute walk.
By bus: Several First Bus routes serve Govan Cross directly, with stops on Govan Road and nearby streets. Most services from the city centre and southside stop here.
By car: Follow signs for Govan town centre / Govan Cross. Parking is available nearby, including local car parks and limited on-street spaces.
On foot: Located in the heart of Gov