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 (Gateshead) | Barnardo's Volunteering