Be at heart of your community.
Belfast And Lisburn Community Project shop [ Walk INN Charity Shop ] volunteers make a huge contribution to our work, helping people build better lives around our community. We have a range of standard roles some more specialist roles. Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone.
What does a shop volunteer do?
No experience needed. When you apply manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat, this is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you’d like to do in shop. From there you can meet rest of volunteer team get involved with whatever area of shop takes your interest. Volunteering at BALCProject is perfect way to gain new skills, whether you’re looking to improve your CV, take on a new challenge or just have fun!
Can I volunteer with a friend?
Yes! Just let manager know when you sign up that you your friend want to volunteer together they can make sure you get to work together. However, if you don’t have anyone to bring with you, with our diverse friendly shop teams you’re bound to find someone like-minded find new friends in-store.
Who can I put as a reference?
Your referee should know you in a professional context, either working, volunteering, or academic. Examples of acceptable referees include a previous manager, colleague, support worker, landlord or teacher but should not include family or friends. International referees can be provided if reference is written in English. If you are having difficulties cannot provide a reference, please complete application email us at volunteer@balcproject.org.uk
Give us a call
If you have any questions or thoughts you want to run by us, or just fancy a chat, we are here to listen. Our dedicated supporter relations team are available to call from 10am to 5pm, Monday to Friday UK time on 02895933232
Our values commitment to safeguarding
BALCProject is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation abuse, lack of integrity financial misconduct; promoting welfare of children, young people adults. BALCProject expects all staff volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
We are committed to ensuring diversity gender equality within our organisation encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.