If you're 14-18 years old and looking for work experience supported by your school or college, you can apply for voluntary work experience with Barnardo's. By spending a few weeks in one of our stores, you can learn about the world of retail and gain valuable skills at the same time.
- Learning about the world of retail by watching and doing.
- Sorting and pricing donations of clothes, books and household items ready for sale.
- Providing a warm welcome to customers in our store and helping provide a positive shopping experience.
- Receiving donations from the public with a smile and thank you.
- Creating attractive displays and organising donations on the shop floor to appeal to customers.
- Volunteering alongside others as part of a team. You will always have a point of contact to ask questions and learn from others.
- Adhering to Barnardo's policies and procedures at all times, including Barnardo's: Safeguarding; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion; Health & Safety; Data Protection; Confidentiality; Recording policies and procedures.
- Participating fully in training and supervision.
- Volunteering within Barnardo's Values and Behaviours
Click here to apply Apply for Retail Voluntary Work Experience - for 14-18 year olds only (Whitley Bay) | Barnardo's Volunteering
Skills
- You do not need any specific skills to take part in voluntary work experience, but you do need a willingness to learn and a positive attitude.
- In order for you to make the most of your work experience, it's also important that you: ask if you are unsure of anything, show up on time, look clean and tidy, and can follow procedures.
Details
- Age restrictions
14 - 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?
| 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 |
Location
202 Park View,
Kingston Park Centre,
Kingston Park Avenue,
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE26 3QR
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