Volunteer Telford

Being a sense shop volunteer is a great way meet people, boost confidence and gain valuable retail experience.

Does volunteering in one of our shops sound right up your street? Being part of our retail team is fun, busy and most of all rewarding.

There are so many ways to get involved from being on the shop floor stocking shelves and rails, welcoming and serving customer and for the creative making wonderful displays or if you prefer the backroom you can sort, tag and prepare donations ready for sale.

Whichever role or location suits you, you’ll help create memorable shopping experiences that raise over £1.5 million every year for our care services.

With over 30 community shops across Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin and mid-Wales volunteering with us in your local store has never been easier.

Chatterbox is our award-winning, flagship befriending service designed to support those who find themselves isolated, vulnerable, and/or alone in later life.

Volunteers with our Chatterbox programme are matched with a client, most of whom are socially isolated and/or lonely, with whom they organise a weekly phone call at a mutually convenient time. 

As well as offering a listening ear and companionship, our befrienders are able to sign post individuals to other agencies who may be able to offer further support as and when appropriate. We give our befrienders comprehensive training and support throughout their time with Omega.

All volunteering time with Chatterbox is completed from the comfort of your own home.

The role involves visiting people, over 50, at home or meeting with them at another location, to provide company and help for them to build confidence in getting out and about.  Visiting at home can include accompanying people on short trips to the shops, cafe, or for a walk but this is not compulsory.