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Are you passionate about helping in your community? Do you do have an interest in fashion, retail or customer service? Could you help us to run a friendly and successful shop? If so Join us and become one of the of 11,000+ Barnardo's retail volunteers dedicated to raising funds to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier and more hopeful – and have somewhere they feel they belong.
View our volunteer vacancies
At Barnardo’s, we encourage anyone to apply to volunteer, no matter their background, skills, experience, or ability with a variety of roles to suit everyone. Once you’re enrolled as a Barnardo’s volunteer, we’ll provide full training and constant support – just tell us when you’re available. Whether you put in two hours a week or commit full-time, every volunteer is making a vital contribution to our work. We also offer volunteer placements to support with Duke of Edinburgh qualifications, speak with your local store today for more information.
With over 600 Barnardo’s shops up and down the country, we have a variety of exciting volunteer roles available across our standard stores, superstores, donation centres and our Vintage Store. From our Retail Volunteer Role to Online researcher, Customer Support and Stock room roles, there’s something for everyone. Our volunteers are aged 14 years upwards, with diverse skills, lived experiences, and from all walks of life so if so if you are looking for a fun, rewarding and varied volunteering opportunity which will contribute to improving the lives of children and young people, Barnardo's could be the charity for you! If you're taking part in D of E, please check our information page before applying:
Step 1 - Find an Opportunity
Just follow this link and enter your location in the postcode search bar to see all the opportunities near you:
Step 2 - Choose the role that's right for you
Each opportunity has a role description. Please read to find out more about the role and make sure it's right for you. Use the 'Ask a Question' button to communicate directly with the instore staff, or you can visit the store directly.
Step 3 - Apply
Use the 'Click to Apply' button to start your application. You will create your own personal account that will provide you with updates as you progress along your journey.
Step 4 - Welcome to the team
Once you become a volunteer, you will have full training and support to help you feel confident in your role. You will also have access to Barnardo's online learning platform with a range of learning opportunities to further your development. Volunteers are vital to our organisation, and we are so grateful for the time and commitment they dedicate to Barnardo's cause. To show our appreciation, we have a fantastic Reward and Recognition offer for all of our volunteers; this includes the annual Marsh Trust awards, our internal Values in Practice awards and 20% discount in our stores.
For more information about our volunteer vacancies and how to apply, get in touch today!
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