Join our volunteering team
Our shop is run by a dedicated team of paid staff working alongside an extraordinary group of volunteers from the local community. Each person brings unique skills, experiences, and enthusiasm, creating a welcoming space for shoppers while securing the shop’s future.
Volunteering is essential to keeping Grosmont’s community shop thriving. By giving your time, you help ensure that profits from sales can be reinvested into maintaining and improving the shop for everyone’s benefit.
Beyond keeping the shelves stocked and the tills ringing, our shop has become an integral part of village life – a place to meet, connect, and support one another. Our volunteers are essential to the success of the shop, and whether you can spare a few hours a week or just help out occasionally, your contribution will make a real difference.
Join us and be part of something truly special!
How do I apply?
Interested in joining our volunteer team? Great! Grosmont Co-operative Society's shop wouldn’t exist without its dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers ensure that this vital local resource continues to serve residents and visitors alike.If you're interested in volunteering, feel free to visit the shop and speak with one of our team members. They'll take your details and share them with our volunteers manager, who will get in touch with you.
Alternatively, you can send us a message using the form on this page and it will be forwarded to the team.
Volunteer with us
Why Volunteer with Us?
Volunteering at our shop isn’t just about lending a hand – it’s about becoming part of a supportive community with a rich history of working together.
By getting involved, you’ll help keep our village shop thriving, ensuring access to quality local produce while also reducing food miles and unnecessary car journeys to supermarkets.
There are so many benefits to volunteering, including:
- Meeting new people and making lasting friendships
- Gaining valuable work experience to enhance your CV
- Learning new skills and challenging yourself
- Boosting your confidence and sense of purpose
- Staying active while making a real difference
- Improving your mental health and wellbeing
- Being part of a friendly and dedicated team
Whatever your skills or interests, we welcome all offers of help and appreciate every contribution.
FAQ
If you have questions about becoming a volunteer, you may find the answers below. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us – we will be happy to help!
Anyone can volunteer! As long as you’re over 16, there’s no upper age limit.
Our volunteers come from all walks of life – teenagers, full-time workers, parents with young children who help during school hours, and retirees with plenty of time to give. Whether you can spare a few hours on weekends or prefer to be involved during the week, everyone has something valuable to contribute to the Grosmont Co-operative Society.
All you need is your enthusiasm and a little bit of time!
You can volunteer as often or as little as you like – we appreciate any time you can give. If you’re unable to commit to a regular shift, that’s not a problem. Every bit of help makes a difference.
Whether you prefer to plan in advance or decide at short notice, just speak to our manager to find a way that works for you.
As a volunteer, you’ll be involved in a variety of tasks that help keep the co-op running smoothly. This includes working on the till, unpacking and receiving deliveries, stacking shelves, and labelling products. You’ll also help check stock levels and engage with customers, providing excellent service and support.
In addition to shop work, there are plenty of other volunteering opportunities in areas like marketing, maintenance (such as carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work), cleaning, ordering, fundraising, and event planning. There’s a role for everyone, depending on your skills and interests.
We encourage volunteers to share their ideas and contribute to the ongoing development of the co-op. There’s a role for everyone, and we’ll match you with tasks based on your skills and interests.
Absolutely! No experience is needed – we’ll provide full training and support. Our team will show you how to use the till, and there will always be someone around to help if you need it. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills in a friendly and supportive environment.
Yes! Volunteering is a great way to develop new skills and gain experience that can enhance your CV. Whether you want to build confidence, learn customer service skills, or get hands-on experience in a retail environment, we’re happy to support you. We can also provide references to help with job applications.
Absolutely! We welcome volunteers with all kinds of skills. Whether you have experience in retail, marketing, finance, IT, or anything else that could benefit the co-op, we’d love to hear from you. Let us know what you can offer, and we’ll find a way to make the most of your talents.
Help secure the future of Grosmont Co‑operative Society.
We're Britain's Oldest Independent Co-Operative Society and we have been serving the community for generations but we need your help to keep it going.
Whether you volunteer, become a member, donate or support us in other ways, every contribution makes a difference.
Join us today and help secure our future for generations to come.