Are you passionate about supporting your community? Do you enjoy fashion, retail, or want experience in customer service? If so, join us and become one of over 11,000 Barnardo's retail volunteers dedicated to raising funds to help children and young people feel safer, happier, healthier, and more hopeful – and to give them a place where they feel they belong.
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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 500 Barnardo’s shops across the country, we offer a variety of exciting volunteer roles in our standard stores, superstores, donation centres, and 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 and up, bringing diverse skills, experiences, and backgrounds. So, if you’re looking for a fun, rewarding, and varied volunteering opportunity that will help improve the lives of children and young people, Barnardo's could be the charity for you!
DofE participants, please check our info page before applying.
Step 1 - Find an opportunity
Follow the below 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 the right fit. You can use the 'Ask a Question' button to find out more about the role, or feel free to visit the store location and ask the store manager directly!
Step 3 - Apply
Use the 'Click to Apply' button to start your application. You’ll create your own personal account, which will provide you with updates as you progress along your application journey.
Step 4 - Welcome to the team!
Volunteers are vital to our organisation, and we are so grateful for the time and commitment they dedicate to the 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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