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When life gets tough or it feels like there’s nowhere to turn, Barnardo’s is here.
We’re here to make children and young people:
-Safer, so children at risk of harm are better protected.
-Happier, ...
Retail Volunteer Coventry (Binley, Kynner Way)
Contact person
Scan me or visit www.getinvolvedcoventry.org.uk/o/Barnardos2/activities/Retail-Volunteer-Coventry-Binley-Kynner-Way/100212 to join
Summary
Join our amazing team of retail volunteers and help to raise vital funds for children and young people across the UK and in Coventry, Rugby and Warwickshire.Detailed description
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.
Tasks you could be doing:
- Sorting donations and stock
- Working on the till processing sales and returns
- Preparing stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
- Creating stylish window displays
- Replenishing stock on the shop floor
- Stock-take and other administrative tasks
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 the shop 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%)
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 through the link on the Barnardo's website, please phone or visit your local store to answer any questions or collect a paper application form.
Minimum age for volunteering is 14yrs.
What we will provide to volunteers
🤝 Extra supportAbout Barnardo's
We’re here to make children and young people:
-Safer, so children at risk of harm are better protected.
-Happier, so children struggling with their wellbeing can access support and feel they belong.
-Healthier, so children growing up with disadvantage can experience good physical and mental health.
-More hopeful, so children experiencing challenges can move into adulthood with hope and confidence.
We try and do this by:
-Running excellent, inclusive services that improve the lives of children and young people.
-Improving practice, policy–making and systems so that they really work for all children and young people.
-Driving change in attitudes towards childhood, working closely with partners and supporters.
In 2023-24 we:
-Reached 356,200 children, young people, parents and carers through our services and partnerships.
-Ran 760 services across the UK.
-Were supported by 17,300 volunteers who gave an amazing 1.8m hours of their time to help us support even more children, young people and their families.