Barnardo's Retail Volunteer
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Opportunity Description: We believe children, young people and families should feel safe, happy, healthy and hopeful – whatever their background or circumstance, or wherever they are in the UK.
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 500 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you could be doing:
-Working on the till processing sales and returns
-Preparing stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
-Create stylish window displays
-Replenishing stock on the shop floor
-Stock-take and other administrative tasks
What's in it for you:
-Have fun and meet new people
-Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
-Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
-Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
-Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
-In-store discount (20%)
Why we want you:
Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 500 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you could be doing:
-Working on the till processing sales and returns
-Preparing stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
-Create stylish window displays
-Replenishing stock on the shop floor
-Stock-take and other administrative tasks
What's in it for you:
-Have fun and meet new people
-Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
-Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
-Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
-Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
-In-store discount (20%)
Type of Activity: Retail & Charity Shops
Areas of Interest: Families, Retail, Youth
Skills: Creative, Practical, Leadership, Technology, Interpersonal
Who we are looking for: The skills you need:
-Friendly and helpful
-Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
-Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
-Flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
Disclaimer:
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
-Friendly and helpful
-Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
-Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
-Flexible and willing to do a variety of shop tasks
Disclaimer:
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles. If you are unable to apply online, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk
Requirements:
Suitable for: People with Visual Impairment, Indoors, School Students, Long Term Commitment, University Students, People Seeking Work, With Friends, Short Term Commitment, Older People
Practical considerations: Minimum Age 14yrs
Recruitment method: Application Form, Informal Discussion, References
Disabled Access details: Store is on ground floor and has ramps for access. No disabled toilet facilities.
Expenses details: N/A
Any Age/Gender restrictions: N/A
Support for volunteers with additional needs: Barnardo’s is a Disability Confident Level 3 employer, and we apply this good practice to volunteering as well. Part of our recruitment process is ensuring that the role is right for you.
Please detail any disability or support needs in your application and our volunteer manager will have an open and honest conversation with you about this.
Wherever possible, we will make reasonable adjustment to ensure you can carry out the role.
Please detail any disability or support needs in your application and our volunteer manager will have an open and honest conversation with you about this.
Wherever possible, we will make reasonable adjustment to ensure you can carry out the role.
Induction Arrangments: As part of our application process you'll get an introductory meeting to show you around the store and introduce you to the team, and a taster session to try out some of the tasks in store to ensure the role is the right fit for you.
As a Barnardo's volunteer you’ll get a proper induction to welcome you, help you settle in and make sure you have the knowledge and support you need for your volunteer role. It will introduce you to us, as well as covering basics in safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
There may also be other training specific to your role you need to complete before starting. Your volunteer manager will talk to you about this.
You’ll also get access to further Learning and Development training where you can complete a wide range of open courses. These might be linked to your role or in other areas you wish to develop.
As a Barnardo's volunteer you’ll get a proper induction to welcome you, help you settle in and make sure you have the knowledge and support you need for your volunteer role. It will introduce you to us, as well as covering basics in safeguarding, health and safety, data protection, confidentiality, and equality, diversity and inclusion.
There may also be other training specific to your role you need to complete before starting. Your volunteer manager will talk to you about this.
You’ll also get access to further Learning and Development training where you can complete a wide range of open courses. These might be linked to your role or in other areas you wish to develop.
Insurance Cover: Yes
Support Available: Your dedicated volunteer manager will provide ongoing support and answer your questions. They’ll schedule regular catch ups, discuss your challenges and celebrate your successes.
You’ll also be joining a team of colleagues and other volunteers in the team you’re in as well as across the UK. We’re all here to help you have a great experience while you help us change children’s and young people’s lives.
You’ll also be joining a team of colleagues and other volunteers in the team you’re in as well as across the UK. We’re all here to help you have a great experience while you help us change children’s and young people’s lives.
Training: -Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
-Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
-Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
Any Other Arrangements: We may be able to provide Duke of Edinburgh placements and student work experience placements depending on the dates requested. Please contact us at least 4 weeks prior to the placement.
You can volunteer while receiving benefits, as long as you continue to meet all the conditions of your benefit. Read full details about volunteering and claiming benefits on the Government’s website.
Applying to become a volunteer:
Have a look at our volunteering website and once you’ve found a role you’d like to do, apply by pressing the green "click here to apply” button.
The next step is an interview for you to get to know us, as well as the other way round! Your potential volunteer manager will chat to you about the role and learn more about you, so you can both find out if it could be a good fit. They'll also discuss any disability or support needs you may have. Wherever possible, we’ll make reasonable adjustment to ensure you can carry out the role.
References:
You’ll need to give us the names and contact details of two people who can provide a reference for you. This helps us make sure we are keeping the children, young people and families we support safe. Your referees must have known you for at least two years and not be related to you in any way. They can be from outside the UK, but references must be written in English.
After you submit your application we know you’ll be keen to hear back from us. The volunteer manager who looks after the role will try and respond to you within five working days, but there may be times where we take longer. If you have not heard from someone within 10 working days, please email volunteering@barnardos.org.uk.
You can volunteer while receiving benefits, as long as you continue to meet all the conditions of your benefit. Read full details about volunteering and claiming benefits on the Government’s website.
Applying to become a volunteer:
Have a look at our volunteering website and once you’ve found a role you’d like to do, apply by pressing the green "click here to apply” button.
The next step is an interview for you to get to know us, as well as the other way round! Your potential volunteer manager will chat to you about the role and learn more about you, so you can both find out if it could be a good fit. They'll also discuss any disability or support needs you may have. Wherever possible, we’ll make reasonable adjustment to ensure you can carry out the role.
References:
You’ll need to give us the names and contact details of two people who can provide a reference for you. This helps us make sure we are keeping the children, young people and families we support safe. Your referees must have known you for at least two years and not be related to you in any way. They can be from outside the UK, but references must be written in English.
After you submit your application we know you’ll be keen to hear back from us. The volunteer manager who looks after the role will try and respond to you within five working days, but there may be times where we take longer. If you have not heard from someone within 10 working days, please email volunteering@barnardos.org.uk.