In the shop

Francis House is Greater Manchester’s children’s hospice. We provide care for children with life-shortening or life-threatening conditions and give support to their families, helping them to live every moment to the full.

Our busy charity shop in Withington is managed by Jason Connor. Our shop volunteers contribute many hours every week by volunteering their time.

Why do we need volunteers?

Our volunteers are very important to us and make a big difference by:

• Bringing knowledge, life skills and ideas
• Providing a presence in the local communities that we serve
• Performing tasks that enable us to save money, allowing us to spend more on the services that support families

The team of volunteers sort and price up donations, organise the display of goods, serve and assist customers.

Volunteers work at our shop at 470 Wilmslow Road, Withington, M20 3BG.

What can you get from volunteering?

As well as helping us to continue to support the families in greatest need, you will:

• Meet new people and be part of an enthusiastic team
• Learn or develop new skills
• Spend your time doing something worthwhile and gain a sense of achievement
• Enhance the prospect of getting a job
• Help raise money to make a real difference to children and young people with life-limiting conditions.

Want to volunteer?

In order to maintain high standards of service we invest time in selecting and checking prospective volunteers. For this reason we ask for a minimum commitment of one morning or afternoon shift per week for a minimum 2 month period for volunteering at the charity shop.

Can you spare a few hours?

If you are interested in volunteering, call into our shop during opening hours (Tuesday – Friday 11 am – 5pm, Saturday 10am – 5pm) and speak to Jason or give him a call on 0161 434 4479.

For our volunteer positions we ask that you complete an application form.