Would you rather work behind the scenes than on the till? We’ve got the volunteer job for you! Come and join our cleaning rota teams at Ilmington Community Shop, working after hours to keep everything spick, span and sanitised. It’s the perfect job for family duos like Gregg and Debbie Woodall. “It’s a good thing […]
Archives for January 2021
Acts of kindness
Small acts of kindness are everywhere to be seen during this long and traumatic pandemic. It’s the person who does your shopping, the friend who gives you a call… it’s the volunteer who gives their precious time and the person who remembers your lockdown birthday. We love to celebrate these acts and to help you […]
The young and the young-at-heart
“Is this the ancient and the modern?!” says Irene Sabin, 83. She’s kindly posing for a picture with volunteer shop partner Alex Righton, 23. Rene and Alex team up on a Saturday morning to work in Ilmington Community Shop, warmly welcoming customers, serving at the till, taking in deliveries and doing all the little jobs […]