Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families across West Yorkshire.

We’re here for any family confronted with the news their child has a life-shortening condition, however, wherever and whenever they need us. By providing superb nursing care, hydrotherapy, creative therapy, days out, memory making, end of life care, bereavement support and counselling, Forget Me Not helps families make the most of every moment they have together.

This year we need over £6.5 million to provide vital care and support to local children and families. Only a small proportion comes from the government or NHS, so we must raise over 80% of that ourselves.

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) rates us as ‘outstanding’. This puts us in the top 1% of all of the organisations they inspect.

NEW SHOP - OPENING OCTOBER 2025!

Role Purpose:      

To assist our charity shop team(s) in raising the essential funds which allow us to continue supporting local children and their families.

Location: Dewsbury

Tasks & activities:

Supporting with the day-to-day running of our charity shop, in which some of the activities may include:

• Handling, processing and attractively displaying donations,
• Providing excellent customer service and serving members of the public on the till,
• Being an advocate for Forget Met Not by promoting the work we do and the importance of raising funds.

Personal qualities & experience:

You will need to have an interest in retail and customer service. Previous experience of working in retail is useful, but not essential as full training will be provided.

For this role you will need to be:

• Friendly and enthusiastic
• Honest, reliable and have a willingness to learn
• Self-aware as well as able to reflect on your own experiences and feelings

Benefits:
In return as one of our volunteers you will have the opportunity to:

• Be part of a friendly team and meet new people to boost your mental health and increase social skills
• Receive a full induction with continued support to further grow your skills and confidence
• Build on personal development and, if ready, have the option to undertake our Level 2 training

14 years and above

• Application form required