Retail PAT Testing Volunteer

Put your skills to good use – help make electrical items safe and ready for resale

We are looking for a qualified and confident PAT tester to support our retail team by ensuring donated electrical items are safe for resale. This is a fantastic opportunity to use your practical skills to make a real difference, helping us raise vital funds to provide care for people with life-limiting illnesses.

Our retail network includes 15 shops and a busy Donation Centre across the local area. Together, they play a crucial role in generating vital income for the Hospice and being the face of the Hospice in the community.

When am I needed?

This is a flexible role that can be shared across volunteers.

• Shifts can be arranged at a time to suit you
• Weekly or fortnightly support preferred
• Our sites are typically open:
  • Monday to Saturday, 9am–4:30pm
  • Our Clifton Moor site is open 7 days a week, 9am–4:30pm

We’ll work with you to find a location and schedule that fits around your other commitments.

What will I be doing?

You’ll use your expertise to:

• Carry out PAT testing on donated electrical items
• Ensure all items are safe and suitable for resale
• Record testing results accurately
• Follow procedures for removing unsafe items
• Work alongside staff and volunteers across our retail sites

Locations include various shops across York, Clifton Moor (Donation Centre & e-commerce), Selby, Malton, Pocklington and Easingwold.

What skills and qualities will I need?

• PAT testing qualification (nationally recognised certificate)
• Confidence following testing procedures and safety standards
• Strong attention to detail
• A practical, hands-on approach
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Professional, reliable and able to maintain confidentiality

(All equipment is provided.)

How will I benefit from being a volunteer Retail PAT tester?

• Use your existing skills for a meaningful cause
• See the direct impact of your work
• Be part of a supportive and friendly team
• Gain satisfaction from keeping items safe and usable
• Help raise vital funds for Hospice care in your community

Support and training

You’ll receive full support from our Retail Team and shop managers, whilst the Volunteer Services Team will guide you through the application process.

All volunteers are asked to complete a small number of mandatory training modules, usually online, with additional refreshers as needed.

For all volunteering enquiries please contact the Volunteer Services Office on 01904 777765 or email volunteers@stleonardshospice.org.uk

About the Hospice

St Leonard’s Hospice provides care and support to those living with life-limiting illnesses and to the people they care about. We couldn’t carry out the important work we do without a committed and talented team of Volunteers and Supporters – people of all ages, and from all walks of life who help us provide care, assistance, and support throughout the organisation, as well as promoting the work of the hospice in local communities and raising crucial funds.