Our shops are our presence in the communities we serve, raising not only vital funds, but also awareness of the hospice across Preston, Chorley and South Ribble.
We have 15 shops plus the Donation Centre – where people can drop off items to be sold in the shops or recycled – which all rely on the hard work and dedication of an army of volunteers. In fact, out of more than 700 volunteers who give their time to St Catherine’s Hospice nearly half work within the hospice’s trading team.
There’s still plenty of variety in the work that we need help with. Along with our general charity shops – which sell clothing, accessories, bric-a-brac, home-ware and hard toys – we have dedicated book shops in Chorley and Ashton, and furniture stores in Preston, Chorley and Leyland. We also operate a bridal department within our Preston city centre store and gift shops in the hospice reception and The Mill Café in Lostock Hall.
You could give your time as a retail assistant – helping to sort and label stock, process Gift Aid, man the tills and provide service with a smile. Or you could work on one of the vans which serve our Donation Centre and furniture stores – carrying out vital collection and delivery services for bulky items or delivering new stock to different stores.
Check through the list below to find out what takes your fancy!
To apply to volunteer you can complete our online application form, or you can download the forms below to print and return.
To download our Volunteering Frequently Asked Questions click here.
For a more informal initial discussion about volunteering at our shops, or if you have any queries, please email trading@stcatherines.co.uk or call 01772 313063.
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Department: Shop in the reception area of the hospice. Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall.
Days & hours: Weekday and weekend shifts available
Role: Our lovely gift shop located in the hospice’s reception is undergoing an exciting transformation, as we expand the shop to create a new coffee bar. General Assistant, to assist with sorting of gift shop stock and operating the till, assisting customers with the use of the self-service coffee machine, clearing of tables, and more!
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Department: St Catherine’s Hospice, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU
Days & hours: Tuesday (packing day) or Thursday (listing day). Hours flexible between 10am and 4pm
Role: Photographing and listing items to sell on eBay; Answering eBay enquiries; Packing parcels to send.
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Department: Longton Boutique, 2C Franklands, Longton, PR4 5PD, offers boutique-style clothes and accessories and more.
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours:
Tuesday 1pm-4pm
Wednesday 10am-1pm
Wednesday 1pm-4pm
Friday 1pm-4pm
Saturday 10am-1pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
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Department: Ashton Bookshop, 73 Wellington Road, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1BX
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Wednesday 10am-1pm, Wednesday 1pm-4pm, Saturday 1pm-4pm
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Department: Fulwood Charity Shop, 109 Black Bull Lane, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 3QA
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Monday 10am-1pm
Thursday 10am-1pm
Saturday 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm
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Department: St Catherine’s Hospice Donation Centre, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU
Days & hours: Thursdays 10am-4pm, Fridays 10am-4pm
Role: Van driver – collection and delivery of furniture and bulky items
Comments: Must be physically fit with driving licence. See role description for more information
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Department: Penwortham Ladies’ Boutique – 2A Priory Lane, Penwortham, Preston, PR1 0AR, offers boutique-style clothes and accessories and more.
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours:
Tuesday 1pm-4pm,
Saturday 10am-1pm
Saturday 1pm-4pm
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Shop: Tea Bar (Preston Magistrate’s Court)
Days & hours: Monday 9am-12pm every week,
Alternate Monday’s 12pm-4pm
Alternate Tuesday’s 12pm-4pm
Thursday 9am-12pm every week
Friday 12pm-4pm every week
Role: Serving customers drinks and snacks
Comments: To be flexible with hours if possible in order to cover holidays
**BRAND NEW SHOP**
Department: Station Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Various options available, Monday – Saturday. 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm or full days
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Shop: DONATION CENTRE, St Catherine’s Hospice, Lostock Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, PR5 5XU
Role: Stock Sorter
Days & Hours: Tuesday 10am-4pm, Wednesday 10am-4pm, Thursday 10am-4pm, Friday 10am-4pm
Comments: Warehouse duties including; ability to move and handle goods and stock that is donated. Sort goods ready for taking to shops. Outdoor working in a warehouse environment.
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Department: Chorley Bookshop, 54 Chapel Street, Chorley, PR7 1BS
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Various options available including Saturday’s, 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm or full days.
Comments: Knowledge of our new online book selling system, Kite, would be useful. See role description for more information.
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We are looking for volunteers to join our exciting new store opening in Ribbleton, Preston. Roles include:
Are you customer service orientated and want to work as part of a team? Are you enthusiastic and want to help your local hospice? Are you willing to take part in a range of volunteer roles? If so, we want to hear from you!
For more information contact the Trading team on 01772 629171 or email volunteerdepartment@stcatherines.co.uk
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Department: St Catherine’s Furniture Shop, 4-6 Sumner Street, Leyland, PR25 1LD
Days & hours: Various, Monday – Saturday between 10am-4pm
Role: Van driver’s assistant – collection and delivery of furniture and bulky items.
Comments: Must be physically fit and able to lift some heavy items. See role description for more information.
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Department: Leyland Furniture Shop, 6 Sumner Street, Leyland, PR25 2LD
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Various options available Monday – Saturday. 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm or full days.
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Department: Leyland Charity Shop, 4, Sumner Street, Leyland, PR25 2LD
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Various options available Monday – Saturday. 10am-1pm, 1pm-4pm or full days.
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Department: Chorley Furniture Shop, 61 Clifford Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1SE
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours:
Thursday 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm
Friday 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm
Saturday 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm
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Department: Longridge Charity Shop, 89 Berry Lane, Longridge, Preston, PR3 3WH
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours:
Monday 1pm-4pm
Thursday 1pm-4pm
Friday 10am-1pm
Saturday 1pm-4pm
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Department: Ashton Charity Shop, 25 Prospect Place, Ashton, Preston, PR2 1DL
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Various hours, Monday – Saturday, 10am-4pm
Comments: Flexibility requested in order to cover holidays. See role description for more information.
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Department: Chorley Charity Shop, 8 High Street, Chorley, PR7 1DN
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours: Various hours, 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm, every week
Comments: Flexibility requested in order to cover holidays. See role description for more information.
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Department: Chorley Furniture Shop, 61 Clifford Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1SE
Days & hours: Various days and hours, Monday – Saturday
Role: Van driver – collection and delivery of furniture and bulky items
Comments: Must be physically fit with driving licence. See role description for more information
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Department: Preston Charity Shop, 11 Lune Street, Preston, PR1 2NL
Role: Shop assistant – greeting customers, operating the till and sorting donated stock.
Days & Hours:
Monday 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm
Tuesday 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm
Friday 10am-1pm or 1pm-4pm
Comments: Flexibility requested in order to cover holidays. See role description for more information.
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