Below you will find our current vacancies some of which are paid and some are voluntary.
We are not currently recruiting for any paid roles at the moment, please check back later or have a look at our volunteering opportunities below.
Volunteer Opportunities (London SE17)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fulfil the following roles at our National Office based at Elephant & Castle, London. We will reimburse your travel costs up to a maximum of £10 per day.
Volunteer Database Assistant (London SE17)
We are currently looking for a Volunteer to assist the Database Officer based at our officers in Elephant & Castle, London.
Maintaining a database of over 10,000 people can be a challenge. The volunteer database assistant will help with the following:
- Maintaining records
- Entering new records
- Making amendments
- Making phone calls
- Filing documents
If you can spare 2 to 3 days per week, please contact Teddy Curran for an application form. Tel: 020 7703 3030 or E-mail: teddyc@svp.org.uk
Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.
Volunteer Office Assistant – Youth Department (London SE17)
Help young people to make a difference in society with their own charitable works, whilst gaining great experience in a third sector organisation.
Key tasks include:
Providing support in the day to day work of a large charity, in support of its various projects, which includes: answering phones, data input, filing, research, arranging meetings and general admin;
Planning, creating and implementing social media campaigns on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as well as emerging social platforms;
Assisting with Fundraising
Other ad hoc duties & office administration.
The position is for a minimum of 1 day a week and starts immediately with a maximum claim of £10. For more information download the following document:
Design Volunteers (Publications) - London SE17
National Office, London (near Elephant & Castle tube station)
2/3 days per week – 10.00am – 4.00pm
Remuneration: Travel expenses up to a maximum of £10 per day will be paid.
To assist with the production of SVP publications, including:
Annual Report
Friends Newsletter
Staff Newsletter
Other leaflets, flyers and posters
It is necessary that applicants are able to use Quark and Photoshop.
Please contact Ken Madine at kenm@svp.org.uk for an application or for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities (UK-wide)
We are currently looking for volunteers to fulfill the following roles at locations throughout the country.
Community Shop Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Shop volunteers of varying descriptions and skills are currently required at our Community Shops across the country. All aspects of work involved with running a busy Community Charity Shop including: sorting and pricing, stock preparation and replenishment, cash handling and serving customers, merchandising and display, etc.
Collection/Delivery Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Collection and delivery volunteers are needed to assist the driver in collecting donations and delivering from the shop.
Driver Volunteers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Volunteer drivers are needed to cover and support the regular driver on the van, assist in offering weekend/evening collections and deliveries. Use of own car would be an advantage.
Electrical Appliance Engineers & PAT Testers
Locations include: Leeds, Hallam, Manchester, Wirral, Tyne and London
Hours are flexible
Expenses / Tea & Coffee / Staff Discount in SVP shops
Electrical appliance engineers and PAT testers are needed to test and/or refurbish white goods and small electrical appliances prior to sale in the shop.
All of the shop positions listed above are unpaid, but reasonable travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed and tea and coffee provided as well as staff discount on items sold in the shops. Hours are flexible, with varying shift options, working around when volunteers are available to help. Full training is provided. To apply, email Tony Nolan at tonyn@svp.org.uk for further information.