Barnardo's Lead Retail Volunteer 1 (Newark Stores)

As a Lead Retail Volunteer, you will play a key role within the in‑store team, supporting staff with the day‑to‑day running of the shop, helping to attract and recruit new volunteers, and mentoring fellow volunteers.

You will also have the opportunity to support the staff team with the development of in-store marketing campaigns and initiatives within the store.

Apply online: https://volunteer.barnardos.org.uk/opportunities/

Please note: This role requires a time commitment of approximately 5–10 hours per week. Due to the vetting requirements, the application process may take longer than usual."

What you will be doing:

• Supervising and training volunteers by having open conversations, offering to support/help with development, explore each person's value, skills and knowledge and respond to each need
• Create opportunities for volunteers to learn
• You may be left to work independently for short periods of time for example, to cover staff lunches
• Collaborate with the implementation of seasonal campaigns and promotional activity in-store to help achieve impact
• Ensure all cash handling (internal and external) and security procedures are adhered to
• Ensure all health & safety procedures are adhered to

What skills do I need?

• Experience of leading and engaging teams
• Knowledge or experience of retail operations (desirable)
• Ability to work independently and part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion
• Organised
• Very good standard of IT skills
• Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo's

When do I need to be available?

	Morning	Afternoon	Evening
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Details

We offer flexible shifts to suit you. Our stores are open 9-5 Mon-Sat and 10-4 Sundays. Please note this role requires a minimum of 5-10hrs per week.