Organisation Name:
Organisation's Cause(s):
Location of voluntary activity:
Unit 14, Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Dr, Huntington, YO32 9GX, United Kingdom
When are volunteers needed: We offer flexible hours and shifts to suit you.
We have shifts available mornings and afternoons on weekdays and weekends.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Customer Service
Retail
Role description:
Stock Room Volunteers sort and manage donated items in-store. Your role will be key in organising stock into the differing departments ready for delivery to the shop floor, ensuring our stores are always filled with quality stock.
What you will be doing:
-Sorting donated items for distribution onto the shop floor
-Volunteering alongside a team of people
-Steaming and cleaning donated items
-Delivering stock as required to the shop floor
-Ensuring the store and back area remains clean and tidy
-Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
-Ensure all security procedures are adhered to
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
-Friendly and helpful
-Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
-Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
-Ability to work independently, as part of a team and use your initiative
-You will be happy to sort items and have an eye for which items may not be appropriate for the shop
-Good listening skills
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
Volunteers Under 16
Volunteers Under 18
Wheelchair users
Work Experience
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
-Volunteer in a fast paced and diverse environment
-Have fun and meet new people
-Develop skills for your CV including confidence, teamwork and problem solving
-Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families
-Learning and development opportunities through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses
-Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
How to get involved:
Please complete the form on the following web link.
For more information please call the store on 01904 658417 or you can visit the store in-person to speak to a member of the team or collect a paper application form.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-03-2026