Gaining volunteer experience before my pharmacy interview

I'm a Year 13 student, and I’ve applied to pharmacy on UCAS. My interview is on the 29th of January, but I don’t have any work experience related to pharmacy or any volunteer experience. I did apply for volunteer roles at care homes and children’s houses, but I haven’t heard back yet. There’s a charity shop near my house, but I’d prefer to get experience where I can directly help and support people. At the same time, I’m worried that I don’t have enough good work experience to talk about in my interview, and I really want to improve my communication skills.
Is it too late to apply for other volunteer roles? Should I try volunteering at the charity shop, or should I call the care homes to follow up?

I'm a Year 13 student, and I’ve applied to pharmacy on UCAS. My interview is on the 29th of January, but I don’t have any work experience related to pharmacy or any volunteer experience. I did apply for volunteer roles at care homes and children’s houses, but I haven’t heard back yet. There’s a charity shop near my house, but I’d prefer to get experience where I can directly help and support people. At the same time, I’m worried that I don’t have enough good work experience to talk about in my interview, and I really want to improve my communication skills.
Is it too late to apply for other volunteer roles? Should I try volunteering at the charity shop, or should I call the care homes to follow up?

Experience for a week or 2 weeks probably won't mean as much in an interview and I doubt most unis will expect you to have any experience at this point. I'd suggest speaking to the careers department of your sixth form/college