Donation Sorter Harrogate

Do you want to make a real difference to Scope, the disability equality charity, and your local community? 

Do you thrive on being organised and focused? 

Do you have a couple of hours a week to support our charity shop?

You might like our donation sorting role!

About this role

You will be vital to the work of your local Scope shop, sorting and organising stock behind the scenes to sell products.  

Your role may include:

• sorting clothes into sizes and seasons
• pricing and tagging new donations of toys and games
• steaming clothes so they look better for customers
• helping to display stock

When and where

You will be in our Harrogate Scope shop at 34 Beulah Street, Harrogate, North Yorkshire, HG1 1QH. We are flexible on the times you would like to volunteer. We’d love your help for a couple of hours a week, but if you can give more time that would help us even more.

Who we’re looking for

We welcome anyone who is friendly and passionate about disability equality!

Some volunteers want to learn more about charities or about retail. Others want to make a difference to the lives of disabled people. Other volunteers are interested in our training and development opportunities. Some people join us to meet new people and make friends. Sometimes people want to help a charity shop they like shopping in, while also getting a discount in the shop! 

We particularly welcome applications from disabled people. Equality and inclusion are at the heart of Scope’s mission. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all volunteers. 

Skills and experience you can gain

• teamwork
• organisation
• retail skills
• communication
• stock preparation and management
• health and safety
• valuable experience for your CV
• experience of a large, national disability charity

What we can offer you

• introduction to Scope
• demonstration of your tasks
•  training courses, in person and online
•  personal development opportunities
•  support and regular catchups from a dedicated manager
•  agreed travel expenses
•  adjustments to make the role accessible for you
•  work experience for your CV
•  a work reference
•  20% discount in your Scope charity shop

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility. Scope is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and wellbeing of children and adults at risk, whether receiving services or being staff or volunteers. It expects all trustees, staff and volunteers to share this commitment.