Why you are important

We value our books. Can you? We need your knowledge and enthusiasm to help us sort, price and display our books - making sure that a rare first edition is never overlooked.

How you will help

• Helping to sort through the books that have been donated; keeping an eye out for any valuable or collectable ones;
• Pricing these items appropriately paying attention to their condition and the public demand for them; and 
• Making sure that these items are always attractively displayed on the shop floor, separated into categories and that the shelves are constantly stocked.

The benefits to you

In return for your hard work, skills and enthusiasm we can offer you:

• Membership to the Shops Volunteer Club which entitles you to:
  20 per cent discount in all Help the Aged shops
  free social events
  discounts on products and services
  birthday and Christmas cards and gifts
  a quarterly magazine.
• Unrivalled camaraderie;
• The chance to make new friends and feel part of a team; and
• The satisfaction in knowing your work is raising money to help the Charity work towards a better future for older people. When you join our team of volunteers we promise that:
• You will receive the training and guidance you need to carry out your tasks;
• Your gift of time will be put to good use;
• You will be kept up to date with the Charity's work; and
• Your work will be recognised and appreciated.

How much time do I have to give?

We will always try to be as flexible as possible, however, most volunteers come in for one or two four hour shifts a week.

How do I join the team?

The best way to become a volunteer with Help the Aged is to download and print the joining form from this page, take this with you into your local shop and speak to the shop manager. If you have the time, the manager will take you through a 'taster session' so you can see if volunteering is for you.

We look forward to you joining us.