Whilst we primarily sell pre-loved items, we still have a massive part to play in reducing our carbon footprint, protecting our planet, and reserving resources for future generations. Our Retail Sustainability Team is responsible for ensuring we continue to reduce what we are sending to landfill whilst also looking for additional ways to raise funds through different sustainability initiatives. Being part of our Refashion Team within our retail stores means you will help make a positive change by mending, creating, and transforming some of our donations into new items to be sold in-store. It would be great if you could volunteer one shift a month (or even more) but we’re very flexible to work around our volunteer’s availability. As a Refashion Volunteer you will support us in our work towards becoming as more sustainable charity. You will be part of the instore refashion team and take textile items that cannot be resold and transform them into new saleable items thereby reducing our waste. Tasks: Taking textile items allocated for rag and removing items such as zips, buttons etc to be sold as haberdashery Cutting fabric into patches to be sold for crafting Making small repairs to items such as sewing seams or buttons etc Transforming items into new and exciting pieces Collaborate with in-store staff to find items suitable for upcycling Ensure all health & safety procedures are adhered to Skills: A passion for sustainability, crafting or upcycling Enjoy being creative and artistic An ability to sew and/or use a sewing machine (desirable but not necessary) Confident in working independently but also happy to collaborate as part of a team Enthusiastic about the work of Barnardo’s Benefits: Have fun and meet new people Develop skills for your CV including sustainability initiatives. Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families Learning, development, and progression opportunities Volunteering in a fast paced and diverse environment Improve your knowledge and understanding of sustainability in a retail environment An opportunity to help make a difference by sharing your learning with others In-store discount (20%) Access to our internal job opportunities 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 volunteeringbarnardos.org.uk