Sue Ryder charity shop with shops in Newark and Southwell is appealing for volunteers at its charity shops

A charity has launched a New Year appeal for charity shop volunteers to come forward.

The national palliative care and bereavement charity — Sue Ryder — is urging communities to volunteer at their local charity shops.

In the area, the charity has shops at 21 Market Place, Newark and at 7 Queen Street, Southwell.

Volunteers can help with everything from sorting and preparing stock, to merchandising and sales.

By supporting Sue Ryder in this way, people can donate their skills and knowledge, gain retail experience, meet new people and support their community, all the while helping to make a real difference to people relying on the charity’s end of life care and bereavement support.

Sue Ryder volunteer manager, Lucy Swann said: “We would absolutely love if any budding volunteers out there would consider making it their New Year’s resolution to come and join us.

“Our team of retail volunteers are an invaluable part of our charity and play a critical part in helping us raise enough money so Sue Ryder can keep caring for people in hospices and providing nationwide bereavement support, ensuring no one has to face dying or grief alone.

“We rely on the support of our dedicated volunteers, who are a lifeline to our shops, and we simply could not operate without them.”

To join as a volunteer visit: https://www.sueryder.org/support-us/volunteer/quick-apply to register your interest.

Lucy Swann added: “Sue Ryder is committed to making volunteering with us a rewarding, inclusive and empowering experience for everybody.

“We would like to appeal to any of your readers who would like to find out more about joining our team.

“No matter how much time you have, we would love to hear from you.”