Age restricted sales

Volunteer for test purchasing

We are looking for volunteers aged 16 or 17 to help us check if shops are selling age-restricted products to underage people. You must have your parent or guardian's permission to volunteer.

This is called test purchasing.

What volunteering involves

You will visit shops with a Trading Standards officer and try to buy age-restricted products. We will check if the shop asks for ID.

We will provide you with:

  • Travel to and from home arranged
  • Refreshments provided
  • Expenses paid
  • Experience you can add to your CV

Volunteer for test purchasing

Page last modified: 21 July 2025