Organisation Name:
Barnardo's Retail
Organisation's Cause(s):
Children / Young People / Families
Location of voluntary activity:
Unit 14, Monks Cross Shopping Park, Monks Cross Dr, Huntington, YO32 9GX
01904658417
When are volunteers needed: 1 or 2 shifts per week, flexible hours
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Practical work & DIY
Retail
Role description:
As a furniture building volunteer, you will assist the store team to assemble and display flat-packed furniture for sale in the Monk's Cross Superstore.
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
-Able to follow written instructions
-Ensure all health and safety policies and procedures are adhered to
-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
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Ongoing Volunteering
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
-Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer
How to get involved:
Please complete an application form on the following web link. You will be contacted within 1-5 days inviting you into store to; meet the team, ask any questions you may have about volunteering and potentially try out some of tasks you could be doing in store. Please check your junk/spam folder if you have not received an invite.
If you have any questions before applying or you find it difficult to complete the online application form- you can phone the store on 01904 658417 or visit them in-person for a conversation about volunteering.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 31-03-2027