Shop Roles
We are we looking for?
You must be reliable, hard-working and able to work on your own AND as part of a team to a given standard.
Please bear in mind that we are a small shelter and may not have suitable space straight away- if this is the case you will be asked to be added to a waiting list, to be contacted when an appropriate space comes up.
Although we understand that you might not be able to attend some of your allotted sessions, we do ask that you take this placement seriously and make every effort to maintain your attendance. Repeatedly not attending your slot will lead to you being asked to no longer volunteer.
Volunteer Sales Assistant – Shop
Mon-Sat 9:00am to 4:30pm
Sun 10:00am to 4:00pm
Both half days and full days available
Volunteer sales assistants are often the first person our customers meet and are vital in helping with the smooth running of the shop.
Tasks may include:
- Greeting customers
- Assisting customers with queries
- Cash and Card payment transactions
- Keeping the shop tidy
- General cleaning/washing up
- Sorting donations
- Steaming clothing
- Loading/unloading the washing machine/dryer
- Pricing new stock
- Re-stocking the shop floor
Volunteer General Assistant – Shop
Mon-Sat 9:00am to 4:30pm
Sun 10:00am to 4:00pm
Both half days and full days available
The volunteer general assistant role is ideal for anyone who feels less confident dealing directly with the public or would like to build these skills over time.
Tasks may include:
- Keeping the shop tidy
- General cleaning/washing up
- Sorting donations
- Steaming clothing
- Loading/unloading the washing machine/dryer
- Pricing new stock
- Re-stocking the shop floor
The Sheffield Cats Shelter Volunteer Fundraiser
Flexible
The Sheffield Cats Shelter’s Fundraisers are invaluable for supporting the work done by The Shelter.
Their role includes going to various events and locations with collection tins, and possibly selling some of our wonderful branded goods.
As a thank you for their hard work, volunteer fundraisers are often asked to visit The Shelter and spend some time with the cats in our care after an event or shift.
Volunteer Online Sales Administrator (Based at Ecclesall Road Shop)
Flexible during Ecclesall Road Opening Hours.
Tasks may include:
- Researching stock for sale on online forums, including eBay, Shpock, Depop and social media
- Writing descriptions of items for sales
- Taking photographs of items to be sold
- Scanning in items for sale on online trade in companies
The Sheffield Cats Shelter Volunteer Driver
Flexible
Volunteer drivers are trusted with many jobs during their time with us. They are mostly asked to drive to collect donations from kind donors, and take them either to The Shelter or to our Charity Shop.
They may also be asked to transport items from The Shelter to The Shop or vice versa, or to locations where we are hosting events or fundraising. You will need to have a Full UK Driving licence, but needn’t have your own vehicle.
Volunteer Driver and Driver's Mate
4 hours per week on a day to be decided
As a driver or driver’s mate you’ll be providing a vital service which ensures that our shops and our shelter run smoothly.
Working four hours a week on a day to be agreed (which could be a Saturday), you’ll transport donations from our shelter to our shops in Hillsborough and Ecclesall Road, and transport cat food and other items from our shops to our shelter.
Some lifting and carrying will be involved, and our volunteer driver will need to be aged 25 or over and have a clean driving license.