Opportunity
Stores are now finding more items that are suitable for selling online. However, pulling together the research can take time. Our online research volunteer will be able to dedicate their time each week to this task, by bringing knowledge and know how to research potential items that would be more suitable to be sold online. You will need to fully research the items including ensuring that the items have sold previously and/or are likely to sell, then prepare the items for safe transport to our online sales department.
What's in it for you
- Volunteer in a fast paced and diverse environment
- 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 online induction training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer In-store discount (20%)
What you will be doing
- Researching and collating evidence to be sent with items
- Preparing and packing boxes for items to be sent safely to the Barnardo’s on-line hub
- Preparing and taking photos of items that might need to be sold as a 'pick up from store'
- Ensuring the store and back-area remains clean and tidy
- Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
- Ensure all security procedures are adhered to
What skills do I need?
- Good IT skills
- Good research skills
- An eye for a hidden gem
- Knowledge of (or willing to learn about) items that will sell well online
- Friendly and helpful
- Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
- Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
- Ability to work independently, as part of a team and use your initiative
Posted for
Barnardo's Charity Shop Oswestry
Interests
- Retail
Activities
- Digital Skills
- Fundraising
- Media
- Research
- Shop Work
Details
- Certificate of public and employers liability that covers young people in all their activities with you
- Child protection policy
- Complaints Policy and procedures
- Confidentiality Policy
- DBS Policy for staff and volunteers
DBS for staff only - Diversity Policy
- Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses Policy
No expenses paid - Health and Safety Policy
- Regular Risk assessments of the work environment
- Safeguarding
- Volunteer Task/Role description
- Volunteering Policy & Agreements
- Vulnerable Adults Policy
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 03/06/2025
End Date: 03/06/2027
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Afternoon | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Evening | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
Availability Details
The shop is open Monday to Saturday 9am until 5pm and Sunday 10am until 4pm. Volunteers can take on shift to suit each person. Hours to suit the volunteer. Volunteers applies via an online application. 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.
Location
19 Cross Street
OSWESTRY
Shropshire
SY11 2NF
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