Retail Voluntary Work Experience - for 14-18 year olds only (Bromley)

If you are 14-18 years old and looking for **work experience supported by your school or college**, this opportunity could be for you. You can apply for **voluntary work experience** with Barnardo's and spend up to two weeks or 70 hours learning about the world of charity retail. **Please note: this role is not suitable for a Duke of Edinburgh placement. Please apply for a 'Retail Volunteer' opportunity at your chosen store instead.** By taking part in **voluntary work experience** in one of our stores, you will: learn the basics of how a retail store works; develop skills that help you stand out from the crowd, and improve your self confidence. Some of the skills you can gain are: sales and customer service, merchandising, administration and organisational skills. All transferable skills that look good on your CV. This is also great opportunity for any young people interested in pursuing a retail or charity sector career. If you decide you wish to stay longer, you can then apply to join us a regular volunteer, where you will be given further opportunities to develop your retail skills, such as using the till, and gain access to training opportunities.
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.

  • Tasks: 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.

  • 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.

  • Benefits: Induction and training.

    There will always be a point of contact for guidance and support.

    Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including: experience for your VC; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children's charity.
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