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Become a Volunteer

A rota shift usually lasts for 2 hours, and you can do as many or as few shifts as you want or are able to. By all means come and do a 1-hour taster session alongside Sue or one of our other volunteers to give it a go. You can have a regular slot once (or more times) a week, or be more flexible depending on your commitments. All we ask for is enthusiasm, reliability, a willingness to help, and a welcoming smile!

New volunteers to help in the shop are always become to join us. No previous experience is necessary and support and training is provided.Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, including our wonderful customers and other volunteers on the team.

Our team of volunteers have reported many benefits of being involved. It provides an opportunity to meet new people, make new friends, learn new skills, put existing skills to good use and to give something back to the community.

One of our volunteers, Amanda said: “I started volunteering at the shop when I first moved to Metfield, partly because I thought it was the right thing to do to give something to the community, but partly because I wanted to meet people and find a connection. It didn’t take long to get to know people, to find out what’s going on, and to get involved in other things and people. It’s really great, and I love my Saturday morning shift!”.

If you would like more information on getting involved, please contact the shop manager by email, phone, or just pop in to the shop to arrange an informal chat.

Become a Shareholder

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), Metfield Stores was set up ….. blab la bla – need to research and fill this bit in properly. We welcome new members from anywhere at any time. It costs just £1 to join as a member.
To download an application form click here: xxx

Become a Board Member

The shop is overseen by a management board, chaired by local resident Paul Smith. Each director supports a different area of the shop’s activities including finance, IT, health & safety, retail, publishing, human resources, legal, charities and so on. We enjoy the rich mix of talent and commitment on our board, and welcome others to join us to contribute.

The Board leads and oversees the workings and finances of the shop, and ensures it has appropriate policies in place and good governance. The Board is elected at our Annual General Meeting. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Paul Smith (Chair) or Sue Mead
(Manager).