DFC Work Experience - Retail Assistant

Via Wings is a very busy charity organisation based in the centre of Dromore. They help to tackle many issues relating to poverty, cost of living, social isolation, mental health, crisis and emergency situations. They also run a pre-loved clothing shop called Wings’n’Things. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to gain experience within a retail environment. You will gain many skills during this 8 week opportunity including customer service and communication skills, cash handling, team working, time management, organisational skills to name but a few.

• Sorting and pricing clothing
• Helping with receiving and managing donations
• Participate in shop meetings, providing ideas for improvement etc

Employer - Via Wings. This work experience opportunity is expected to last for 8 weeks and will require attendance of 25-30 hours per week. While on Work Experience, participants will retain their entitlement to benefit. Travel and childcare costs may be reimbursed. Participants will also receive an incentive payment equivalent to £10 per day/max £50/week. Contact your local Jobs and Benefits office for further information.

If you are in receipt of benefit contact your local Jobs and Benefits Office. If you are not in receipt of benefit contact the WEP team via Work Expe

Vacancy  Job Sector Retailing, Wholesaling and Purchasing Area Co Down Location Dromore Salary Please see further information No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 30 Published date 04/02/2026 Closing date 17/03/2026 Worktime Monday to Friday between 9:30am to 4pm

Please note – this is a work experience/ volunteer opportunity

Area:
All of Northern Ireland
Closing date: 13 Feb 2026