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'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%)
What you will be doing
Work on the till processing sales and returns
Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
Create stylish window displays
Replenish stock on the shop floor
Stock-take and other administrative tasks
What skills do I 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
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
Ex-offenders Policy Barnardos has suspended the ex-offenders policy at present
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
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.