Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 shops. Our stores sell lots of great donated & new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. Our retail stores are the face of our charity on the high-street and in local communities. We have loads of amazing stock donated to us every week, and this all needs to be sorted, tagged and put on the shop-floor for sale! Making sure our shops look fantastic is another task you can get involved with. You may also be required to help out on the till too, but we will show you how that works during your time volunteering with us. We value the contribution of everyone who supports Barnardo’s. You will be a friendly face of Barnardo’s by volunteering in one of our shops. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a week (or even more if you want) but we’re always happy to be flexible to work around your availability. Why we want you: Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run over 700 stores. Our stores sell lots of great donated and new goods to help raise vital funds to make a real difference to disadvantaged children, young people and families across the UK. What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales and returns Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing Create stylish window displays Replenish stock on the shop floor Stock-take and other administrative tasks The skills you need: Friendly and helpful Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Flexible and willing to do a variety of the shop tasks What's 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 through our Volunteer Academy which includes access to Level 2 Qualifications and other accredited courses Full training and experience of working in retail as a volunteer Other information: Minimum age 14 Shop based Location 81 West Blackhall Street, Greenock, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, PA15 1XP, United Kingdom Disclaimer 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. If you are unable to apply online through the link on this page, please visit your local store for a paper application form or contact the Barnardo's Volunteering Team on volunteering@barnardos.org.uk

Do you have bike repairor upcycling skills? Support our Bike technicians and Project Coordinator with the delivery of the Community Tracks Inverclyde programme! Our aim is to support and encourage local people to choose sustainable transport measures and encourage healthier lifestyles, while also supporting the provision of practical activities for local people in relation to bicycle recycling, maintenance and refurbishment. Tasks •To help sort, build and refurbish bikes donated to the project - with reuseable parts where possible •To assist in the day to day running of the bike workshop •Learn to use existing and future mechanical skills and experience to diagnose faults, assess viability of repairs, while helping to undertake safety checks and refurbishments •Assist with pop-up bike events within the wider Inverclyde area •To interact with local people, local businesses and community groups to promote cycling and training opportunities •Ensure that H&S protocols are followed at all times •Contribute towards the development of good working practices and external bike events •Ensure that equipment is stored safely, kept clean and in safe working order. •Volunteers may be required to undertake other duties and responsibilities not set out in this role description. It's a great way to meet new people and develop your skills! Start date dependent on covid-19 guidelines - but hopefully start anytime.

We are looking for volunteers to join us in our charity shop in Port Glasgow, to help us raise funds so we can continue to support our patients and their families. This is an ideal role for someone who likes meeting new people and wants to learn new skills in a friendly and welcoming environment. You will be helping us with the day to day running of our shop, including sorting, preparing and pricing donated items ready for display on the shop floor, serving our customers on the till and helping us spot unusual or valuable hidden gems among donations. If you have a passion for making a difference and are looking for a new challenge then this could be the role for you.

Quarriers Rivendell Service provides 24-hour residential support for five children/young people living with complex needs. Our service adopts a person-centred approach, ensuring the child/young person is at the heart of all decisions made around the support they receive while providing a safe, nurturing and homely environment where they are able to thrive and develop. We believe in individuality for each young person and will always promote choice, inclusion, dignity, control and wellbeing while providing support. We are looking for a motivated individual to join our friendly team and provide support with, typing up minutes database input, file management and general admin duties. The main tasks include: • Input/update data • Typing up minutes • Filing • Dealing with incoming/outgoing mail Previous administration experience is desirable in particular experience of using spreadsheets and data bases as the volunteer will be expected to work using own initiative. Initially the volunteer will work alongside the Administrator until confident in undertaking various office tasks on their own. Benefits: • Gaining experience in supporting staff • We give our volunteers a sense of family, together transforming the lives of the vulnerable people we care for and support • Gaining new experiences and learn new skills • Build confidence and gain a sense of achievement • Improved physical and mental health wellbeing • Free training and development • Adding to your CV • Trying something new and meet new people • Have fun! Selection Procedure: Application form, meeting, references and disclosure. Disabled access to building and office.

We currently have around 50 shops/ community hubs across Scotland. Our shops and hubs help us raise funds so we can provide our services to the people who need us. Every one of our stores relies on a team of volunteers to help run it and support our staff. Quite simply, we cannot provide our services or raise funds without the amazing support of our volunteers. The time, support and the work they do is vital to us and the people we help. By helping out in one of our stores, you can make a difference to people and their families in Scotland who are isolated, scared or anxious about their condition.

Ever tried your hand at writing stories or poems? Curious about giving it a go? Join our friendly and informal creative writing group to develop your creative writing skills, sharing ideas, choosing weekly themes, supporting each other creatively, and having a good blether each week. No experience necessary, writing materials and refreshments provided, in a wheelchair accessible location on weekday evenings. Share your workor thoughts on writing during 2-hour creative writing workshops, and provide each other with constructive, supportive, and respectful feedback. It’s a great way to meet new people and develop your writing skills!