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If you are 14-18 years old and looking for **work experience supported by your school or college**, this opportunity could be for you. You can apply for **voluntary work experience** with Barnardo's and spend up to two weeks or 70 hours learning about the world of charity retail. ****Please note: this role is not suitable for a Duke of Edinburgh placement**. **Please apply for a 'Retail Volunteer' opportunity at your chosen store instead. By taking part in **voluntary work experience** in one of our stores, you will: learn the basics of how a retail store works; develop skills that help you stand out from the crowd, and improve your self confidence. Some of the skills you can gain are: sales and customer service, merchandising, administration and organisational skills. All transferable skills that look good on your CV. This is also great opportunity for any young people interested in pursuing a retail or charity sector career. If you decide you wish to stay longer, you can then apply to join us a regular volunteer, where you will be given further opportunities to develop your retail skills, such as using the till, and gain access to training opportunities.
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.

• Tasks: 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.

• Skills: 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.

• Benefits: Induction and training.
  
  There will always be a point of contact for guidance and support.
  
  Our volunteers tell us about lots of other benefits of volunteering including: experience for your VC; supporting your local community; meeting new people; increasing self-confidence; feeling like you are making a difference; improving your health and wellbeing; and a chance to contribute to a worthwhile children's charity.