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Barnardo's Retail Online Research Volunteer (Ampthill)

Barnardos (Milton Keynes, Bedford Borough and Central Beds)

Do you have a keen eye for hidden gem? Our Online Research Volunteers (based in a Retail Store) find those items that will be more suitable for online sale. You will need to fully research the items to ensure they are likely to sell online, then prepare the items for safe transport to our online sales department. Please note all volunteering takes place within the Ampthill store, this is not a home-based or remote volunteer role.

Detailed Description

Please note: This is a store-based volunteering role and requires you to attend the retail store you have applied to. This role is not home-based or remote. Do you have a keen eye for hidden gem? Our Online Research Volunteers (Retail Store based) find those items that will be more suitable for online sale. You will need to fully research the items, including ensuring that the items have sold previously and/or are likely to sell, then prepare the items for safe transport to our online sales department. What you will be doing: -Researching and collating evidence to be sent with items -Preparing and packing boxes for items to be sent safely to the Barnardo’s on-line hub -Preparing and taking photos of items that might need to be sold as a 'pick up from store' -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

Activities you will be doing

IT, Technology & Websites,Retail & Charity Shops,Under 16 Volunteering

What skills are required for this role

Admin, Good IT Skills, Language Skills

Why these skills are required

-Good IT Skills -Knowledge of (or willing to learn about) items that will sell well online -Good research skills -Friendly and helpful -Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers -Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s

What is in it for you

-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 -In-store discount (20%)

Time Commitment

We offer flexible shifts to suit you, we are open 7 days a week from 9-5 and 10-4 on Sunday. It would be great if you could commit 2 hrs per week or more. Please note the minimum age for volunteering is 14yrs.

MK45 2LU

Waitrose Car Park Rose Walk MK45 2LU 01525 405225

Located in Waitrose Car Park

1000

Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
13-15,16-17,18 and over
We Welcome
We look to recruit a diverse range of volunteers. If your skills don't fit the above, please do not let this put you off as we are able to be flexible with most of our roles.
Location
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