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Retail Volunteer - Portobello Road

Marie Curie - VolunteersEdinburgh🇬🇧United Kingdom

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeHybrid
LocationEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Job description

Play a key role in the day‑to‑day running of our charity shop.
Whether you’re helping on the shop floor, sorting donations, pricing items, or creating a friendly and welcoming space, your time and support will make a real and meaningful difference.

Availability: 3 hours per week

Time: Shifts available Mon-Sat between 9:30am-5pm or Sun 10am-4pm

Location: 162 Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 1AH

Criteria: Aged 14 or over. No previous experience required.

What you'll do:

  • Sort donations and uncover hidden gems
  • Prep items - steam, tag, and style for sale
  • Chat with customers and operate the till
  • Spruce up window displays and restock shelves
  • Keep things clean, tidy, and fabulous

Why you’d be a great fit:

  • A positive, can-do attitude
  • Friendly and compassionate to those around you
  • Comfortable talking to people from all walks of life
  • Good organiser and happy to provide support where necessary
  • Team spirit - contributing to a positive team dynamic

What you'll gain:

  • Training, ongoing guidance and wellbeing support
  • Recognition for your time and effort
  • Updates on the difference you’re making
  • Long Service Awards
  • Be part of the UK’s leading end-of-life charity
  • Travel and expenses covered
  • Access to discounts on shopping, travel, entertainment, and more
  • 15% discount in-store at our Marie Curie Shops (Terms & Conditions apply)
Young Volunteers
If you are aged 14–17, you must:
  1. Ask a parent our Guardian to complete and sign our Parent/Guardian Consent Form and
  2. Upload the completed form when you submit your volunteer application - where prompted

Got questions?

Contact Store Manager Shannon Sinclair T: 0131 657 5967 E: portobello@mariecurieshops.org.uk

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