Retail Volunteer - Hyndland Road
Marie Curie · Glasgow
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 9:30-5pm
Location: 147 Hyndland Road, Glasgow G12 9JA
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 receive and achieve:
- 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:
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Ask a parent our Guardian to complete and sign our Parent/Guardian Consent Form and
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Upload the completed form when you submit your volunteer application - where prompted
Got questions?
Contact Store Manager Julie McCredie T: 0141 337 3764 E: hyndlandroad@mariecurieshops.org.uk
At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone - staff and volunteers alike - supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk.
Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you - your experience, perspective and voice.
We are looking for friendly volunteers to help us sort through donations, pick out the best items and prepare and sell them to our customers.