Job description

Our amazing team of vibrant & diverse volunteers helps us run our retail shops, raising money for vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK. Do you have a keen eye for hidden gem? Our **Digital Sales Volunteers** find those items that will be more suitable for online sale. You will need to research the items and prepare them for pick up. 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.
Our digital sales volunteer find those items that will be more suitable for sale eBay, Etsy or other online sites. You will need to research the items and prepare them for pick up.

• Tasks: Identifying possible items for sale and identifying the best place for it to be sold, such as eBay or Etsy
  
  Researching items and collating evidence to be sent with items
  
  Prepare and pack the boxes for items to be sent to the relevant place
  
  Preparing the items and taking photos of items that might need to be sold as '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

• Skills: Good IT skills
  
  Good research skills
  
  An eye for a hidden gem
  
  Knowledge of (or willing to learn about) items that will sell well online
  
  Friendly and helpful
  
  Happy to be part of an amazing team of staff and volunteers
  
  Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s
  
  Ability to work independently, as part of a team and use your initiative

• Benefits: Volunteer 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 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