Retail Voluntary Work Experience - for 14-18 year olds only (Newcastle Community) with school/college support
Retail Voluntary Work Experience - for 14-18 year olds only (Newcastle Community) with school/college support
Posted for Barnardo's North East
Posted by Volunteer Centre Newcastle
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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
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What skills do I need?
- 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
- 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 is this role available?
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Location:
Unit 6b, Tesco Extra
Kingston Park Centre,
Kingston Park Avenue,
Newcastle upon Tyne
Tyne and Wear
NE3 2FP,
You will be redirected to the Volunteer Centre Newcastle website to express your interest.
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