Retail Volunteer-Bathgate 55934

Voluntary Sector Gateway; Bathgate; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Bathgate is seeking volunteers to assist in retail operations. Responsibilities include processing sales, preparing stock, and creating displays. This role is suitable for individuals aged 14 and above who are enthusiastic and willing to be a part of a team. Volunteers gain valuable experience and can enhance their CV while making a meaningful difference in the community.

Benefits

Develop skills for your CV

Access to learning opportunities

Meet new people

Full training in retail

Qualifications

• Minimum age 14.
• Happy to be part of a team.
• Enthusiastic about volunteering.

Responsibilities

• Work on the till processing sales and returns.
• Prepare stock, including sorting and pricing.
• Create stylish window displays.

Skills

Friendly and helpful

Teamwork

Enthusiastic about Barnardo’s work

Flexible and willing to assist

Job description

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Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 500 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.

Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale!

Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s.

You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability.

Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 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 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

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

Other information:

• Minimum age 14
• Shop based

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 this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on [e-mail]

Experience required

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

Support

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

Restrictions

Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity. Find out more