Getting to know Pippa, our retail shop volunteer
💚 How long have you volunteered with Cransley Hospice Trust?
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“I saw an advertisement around Christmas last year, and joined the team in January 2022.”
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💚 If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, what would they be?
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“Friendly, Caring and Motivated!”
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💚 What does your day look like at the shop?
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“I come in every Tuesday for about 3 hours. I arrive at 8.30am as this suits me best. I usually dress up the mannequins, organise the rails and work on the till. I love this because I get to chat to all of the lovely customers. I help a lot of people find specific items for different occasions too.”
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💚 What is your favourite thing about volunteering with Cransley?
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“I love meeting new people, we have regulars that pop in quite often and it is lovely to chat with them. Everyday is different too!”
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💚 What made you want to volunteer?
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“I was a teacher for 26 years and wanted to take a break, but I wanted to use my time giving back to the community. I would drive past Cransley Hospice often and I’ve lost family members to cancer, so it felt right to work with Cransley. Every little thing makes a difference for someone.”
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💚 What do you usually look for if you’re shopping for yourself in the store?
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“The shop have a lot of brilliant brands on sale, I especially love items from White Stuff and M&S which I can get for a really good price in the shop. I also love the vintage items next door in Curated by Cransley, and the fact that all of the items are available on Ebay and can be delivered is super!”
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💚 What piece of advice would you give to someone who is thinking about volunteering with us?
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“Absolutely go for it. You get so much out of it. Whether it is 3 hours or a whole day, they’re really flexible and support you where they can.”
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💚 Will you be joining us for any of the Cransley Hospice Trust events?
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“I have seen the Starlight Walk and think that it looks like a lot of fun! I’ll definitely get signed up for that soon.”
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If you’re thinking about volunteering, get in touch or click hereÂ