Organisation Name:
Organisation's Cause(s):
Location of voluntary activity:
3 Odsal House, Front Street, Acomb, York, YO24 3BL
When are volunteers needed: We are particularly looking for volunteers at the weekends but we do have some weekday shifts available. The hours and shifts can be flexible to suit you.
Please add your availability onto the application form or call the store on 01904 786184 for more information.
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Customer Service
Retail
Role description:
Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK.
What you could be doing:
-Working on the till processing sales and returns
-Preparing stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing
-Creating stylish window displays
-Replenishing stock on the shop floor
-Stock-take and other administrative tasks
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
-Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Hearing impaired
One-off Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Skilled Volunteer
Volunteers Under 16
Volunteers Under 18
Volunteers with limited English
Work Experience
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
-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
-In-store discount (20%)
How to get involved:
Please complete the form on the following web link.
For more information please call the store on 01904 786184 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