Berwick Lead Retail Volunteer

As a Lead Retail Volunteer, you will play a key role within the in‑store team, supporting staff with the day‑to‑day running of the shop, helping to attract and recruit new volunteers, and mentoring fellow volunteers.

Please note:

This role requires a time commitment of approximately 5–10 hours per week.

Due to the vetting requirements, the application process may take longer than usual.

  • Supervising and training volunteers by having open conversations, offering to support/help with development, explore each person's value, skills and knowledge and respond to each need
  • Create opportunities for volunteers to learn
  • You may be left to work independently for short periods of time for example, to cover staff lunches
  • Collaborate with the implementation of seasonal campaigns and promotional activity in-store to help achieve impact
  • Ensure all cash handling (internal and external) and security procedures are adhered to
  • Ensure all health & safety procedures are adhered to

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Skills

  • Experience of leading and engaging teams
  • Knowledge or experience of retail operations (desirable)
  • Ability to work independently and part of a team
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion
  • Organised
  • Very good standard of IT skills
  • Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo's

Details

  • Accessibility
  • Age restrictions
    over 18
  • DBS check required
  • Equal Opportunities Policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer Policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 01/09/2026

End Date: 01/09/2027

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Location

29/35 Marygate
Berwick-Upon-Tweed,
Northumberland
TD15 1AT

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