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  • VO86751

Description

Our Save the Children Shop in Broughty Ferry has been a much loved part of the local community for years and continues to be hugely popular with customers and supporters, thanks to the kindness and generosity of the wonderful volunteer team.

If you would like to volunteer with us all you will need is some enthusiasm and a desire to make a difference. The role is diverse, taking place on the shop floor and behind the scenes. Volunteer tasks include anything from sorting donations, steaming clothes, pricing products, managing the till, and helping with the window displays.

You can choose how much time you dedicate, and we’ll give you training and support along the way. No special skills are needed, and we welcome people from all nationalities and backgrounds. Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help us change the future for children all over the world!

Organisation aims and objectives

At Save the Children, we believe in changing children’s future, we operate in the UK and around the world to ensure children are safe and healthy. We support them to learn, grow and become who they want to be. Our shops help raise vital funds, and our volunteers are the leading force in making this possible. Your donation of time, creativity and kindness can help us change the future for children all over the world!

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Restrictions

Under certain conditions restrictions may apply but take care not to discriminate as we promote volunteering for all.
Experience required: No previous experience or skills are required as all training and support will be provided on an ongoing basis.
Travel details: Save the Children, 63 Gray Street, Broughty Ferry, DD5 2BP.
Minimum age: 18

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: We can reimburse travel expenses.
Taster available: Yes
Taster details: Once people have applied they are given a taster shift which allows them to get a feel for the role and meet some of the team. They can then decide if they want to continue to the next stage of recruitment.
Training details: Initial training involves a welcome to the team and an overview of the Health and Safety procedures - ongoing support (i.e. till training/visual merchandising) is carried out at a pace set by the applicant.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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