At the time of writing, Sandford Community Stores is very much in need of volunteers. They are essential to ensure the viability of the shop. If you value the village shop, not only for yourself but for the more vulnerable in our community, please consider volunteering.

Stu, Rachel and Jen could not be more friendly, supportive and patient. There are a variety of ways to volunteer – here are some of the jobs that volunteers help with: 

• Sorting the newspapers
• Working on the till
• Cleaning
• Marketing
• Stacking shelves
• Checking dates on stock
• Pricing
• Making Coffee
• Labelling products
• Unpacking deliveries

Any time you can give is hugely appreciated – from a few hours to a full morning. 

Errors on the till worry some potential volunteers, but full training is given, and any error you make (everyone does – even the management!) is easily resolvable and you are never left on your own. 

As you will see from the quotes of current volunteers below, it is a fun job, an easy way to meet people and to learn about what is going on in the village, and gives a real sense of satisfaction. 

“The more you give in life, the more you get out of it”