Availability Details
Venue Address
37-39 Park View
Whitley Bay
NE26 2TP
United Kingdom
55.041755935563, -1.4494248479605
Bridal Shop Volunteer
Help create magical moments for brides-to-be
Join our specialist Posh Frocks and Bridal Boutique in Whitley Bay and be part of a team helping brides, wedding parties and sustainable shoppers feel amazing for their special occasions.
This is a friendly, feel-good role where every shift is different. You could be welcoming customers to our upstairs bridal shop, helping someone choose the perfect dress, shoes and accessories, preparing donated stock for sale, or keeping the shop looking its best.
You do not need bridal or retail experience, just a friendly and helpful attitude, a willingness to get stuck in, and an eye for detail.
We will give you the guidance and support you need, and you will be part of a welcoming team making a real difference in the local community.
What you’ll get from it:
- A chance to be part of special customer moments
- Experience in retail, fashion and customer service
- New skills, meet new people and be part of a supportive team
- Travel expenses reimbursed
- Optional access to our Volunteer to Career pathway
When: Flexible, ideally one regular shift per week, agreed around your availability and shop opening hours.
Skills needed
• You do not need bridal or retail experience . We will give you the guidance
and support you need .
• A friendly, patient and welcoming approach .
• Enjoys listening to people and offering helpful support.
• Happy to be part of a friendly team and help where needed.
• Takes care when handling delicate clothes and accessories.
• This role can involve standing for some time, light lifting , and handling
delicate or heavier items such as bridal gowns. We will talk this through
with you.
Benefits for the Volunteer
Volunteering at St Oswald’s Hospice gives you the opportunity to make a
difference to people at a difficult time in their lives
local community.
A chance to develop new skills, experiences and knowledge
A chance to meet new people and be part of a friendly team.
Reimbursement of your travel expenses.
The support of a Volunteer Link who is an experienced member of the
team.
Access to training and support provided to our Volunteer to Career
volunteers.
