With over 4,600 shop volunteers of all ages working in 360 shops, you can be part of a team that:

• Raises millions of pounds a year to help older people;
• Processes, sorts and recycles bags of stock donated by the local public (saving masses of space in landfill!)
• Engages with customers to provide a friendly shopping experience.
• Promotes the work of our Charity to the local community. 

You will also become a member of our Shops Volunteer Club which entitles you to:

• 20% discount in all Help the Aged shops;
• free activities and social events;
• discounts on selected Help the Aged products and services;
• training, guidance and support; and 
• regular updates about the work of the Charity.

Taster sessions

If you're not sure whether it's for you, we offer taster sessions so you can find out more. Call into your local shop to arrange a session.

Opportunities

You can give your local shop manager a call to find out what’s available in your area. Use our store locator to find your local shop

Alternatively, you can apply online and we'll put you in touch with the shop manager.

Read more about the different kinds of work you can do in our shops