Retail Volunteer- South Queensferry Donation Centre 55127/A1

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

Job summary

Join Barnardo’s as a Retail Volunteer in South Queensferry, where you'll help sort donations and assist in the store. This role is perfect to develop skills such as teamwork and customer service while making a difference to the lives of children and families across the UK.

Benefits

Develop skills for your CV

Learning opportunities including Level 2 Qualifications

Full training and experience of working in retail

Qualifications

• Minimum age 14.
• No formal qualifications required, just enthusiasm and a friendly demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Sorting large amounts of donations and stock.
• 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.

Skills

Friendly

Helpful

Teamwork

Flexibility

Enthusiastic

Job description

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Retail Volunteer- South Queensferry Donation Centre 55127/A1

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 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.
Over 60 donation centres receive and distribute 100’s of bags of stock every single week. All of these donations need to be lifted and shifted so they end up in the right shops - we don’t require a weightlifter, but you will be need to be physically fit to help move the many donations we receive.

As well as working up a sweat, our donation centres also sell a variety of stock which all need processing and putting on the shop floor. 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 once in a while, 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:
Sorting large amounts of donations and stock
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

Location
The Loan, South Queensferry, EH30 9SD, United Kingdom
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

Restrictions

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