The British Heart Foundation shop in Castleford is appealing to the local community to get involved and donate the gift of time by volunteering with them.

The shop on Carlton Street, is inviting nearby residents who could spare an hour or two to pop in and explore the shop’s volunteering opportunities.

The shop is in particularly need of people who want to volunteer on the tills.

Other roles range from sorting donations, assisting customers, curating window displays, listing items online, and working in the sort room.

Shop team Ellen Carr (left) and Season Lightfoot (right).

placeholder image — Shop team Ellen Carr (left) and Season Lightfoot (right).

The charity also offers taster sessions for people who would like to give it try without any long-term commitment.

Season Lightfoot, BHF Castleford shop manager, said: “We love and appreciate all of our volunteers and simply couldn’t run the shop without them.

"They’re part of the family and no matter how much time they can donate to us, they all make a real difference.

"We’re getting so many donations at the moment that some extra till volunteers would be a huge help so we can sort them and get them onto the shop floor.”

“If you’re interested in volunteering with us, please do pop in for a chat to find out more.

“We’ve brought out a new benefit for our volunteers too – an unlimited, 24/7 virtual GP for you and your dependents where you’ll get access to phone and online consultations, advice, diagnosis, reassurance, prescription service an referrals.

"Our volunteers’ welfare is always close to our heart and this is a great way of showing that.”

To find out about volunteering, visit bhf.org.uk/volunteer or call the store on 01977 514195.