About Barnardos
Barnardos supports children whose well being is under threat, by working with them,their families and communities and by campaigning for the rights of children. Barnardos was established in Ireland in 1962 and is Ireland's leading independent children's charity.
What's Involved
The shop volunteers' tasks and responsibilities include:
* Retail work as a shop assistant working on shop floor and at till
* Steaming clothes, pricing and tagging
* Sorting through donations
* Cleaning
* Customer relations
What's required for this position
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Honesty, reliability and flexibility
• An interest or experience in retail
- Personable Skills
- Retail/ Customer Service
Level of English required for this role:
Intermediate English
Times and commitment required for this role
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Minimum time commitment: 6 months
Hours required: 4hrs Weekly
Other Details
Location of volunteering opportunity:
1 Blue Court, Convent Road, Dalkey, Co Dublin
Also available in these counties
Dublin - Dun Laoghaire/ Rathdown
Screening details for this role:
- Garda Vetting
- Informal Interviews
- References
- Application Form
- Identification Check (photo ID etc…)
Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:
- Support/ advice/ recognition
- Supervision
- Initial induction and training
- Reimbursement of expenses
- Insurance cover
- Ongoing training opportunities
Age restrictions:
Over 18
Is this opportunity suitable for groups/teams of volunteers?
No
Benefits you will receive as a volunteer
Volunteers who work in a Barnardos Shop make an important contribution to the work we do with vulnerable children and families, as the money raised in our shops helps to fund our services.
Getting there
Dart to Dalkey
Dublin Bus routes 7d, 59 and 111
