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Barnardo's Retail Volunteer (Ampthill)- Craft and Fabric Specialist

Barnardos (Milton Keynes, Bedford Borough and Central Beds)

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We run regular sales events selling crafting materials, fabric and linens that are pre-loved or donated by businesses. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in supporting these events by sorting, pricing and preparing stock and creating eye-catching displays.

This role would be a great fit for someone who has a real passion for fashion, knowledge of different fabric types and crafting accessories, an eye for detail and understands basic principles of visual merchandising.

This is a specialist opportunity that sits within our Retail Volunteer role. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply for the Retail Volunteer role on the Barnardo's website and include that you are interested in crafts and fabric on your application form.

Art & Design,Retail & Charity Shops,Under 16 Volunteering

Art & Craft, Creative & Design

-Passion for fashion. -Eye for detail. -Knowledge/experience of visual merchandising principles. -Friendly and helpful. -Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s. -Flexible and willing to do a variety of tasks.

-Volunteering 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. -In-store discount (20%)

It would be great if you could commit one shift a week of 2hrs (or more). The store is open 9-5 on weekdays and 10-4 on Sundays. There may be ad-hoc evening opportunities in the lead up to an event.

Further location details may be provided below.

Acara Hassen

Waitrose Car Park Rose Walk Ampthill MK45 2LU

MK45 2LU

In the Waitrose Car Park

1000

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

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Please note this location is not suitable for wheelchairs users or volunteers with restricted mobility due to the building layout. There are several sets of steps throughout the building including the entrance and exit. For any other disabilities, please include this on your application form and the volunteer manager will have an individual conversation with you.

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16-17,18 and over

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