Volunteers will be sorting donations as they come into the shop as well as arrange new window displays to bring customers into the shop. Volunteers also serve customers and offer assistance if needed. Volunteers work as a team to keep th shop clean and tidy. This opportunity is both Duke of Edinburgh and Saltire Awards friendly. Volunteers will support the shop manager/supervisor and other store volunteers.

We are currently seeking volunteers to assist in our shop at Ayr Hospital. The service we provide is open to patients, visitors and staff who are all grateful for the work done by the volunteers. Main responsibilities: - Welcoming, greeting and serving customers - Operating the till - Stacking shelves - Other general duties Currently the shop's opening hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm. Yet it can be extended if there is a bigger pool of volunteers. Volunteering shifts are 2.5 hours minimum. There is no wheelchair access at present. We encourage anyone to register their interest, as we support all volunteers. Volunteers with support workers are also encouraged to apply. For more information contact Ms Joan Wells on 01292 614567. The phone is generally answered Mon to Fri 9am to 2pm, if the phone is not answered, please leave a message and we will get back to the volunteer at our earliest.

Join us to shape how Scottish Government’s policy around High Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) food and drink is regulated in Scotland at one of our online consultation sessions. Event Information: 🎂 For anyone aged 11-25 (inclusive) years old 📅 Tuesday 14th May for 11-18 year olds. 5-8pm on Zoom with breaks 📅 Thursday 16th May for 19-25 year olds. 5-8pm on Zoom with breaks 🗺️ You can be living anywhere in Scotland 🎁 Receive 200 Young Scot Reward Points for taking part. Don’t have free membership with Young Scot yet? Sign up and access exclusive rewards and discounts at young.scot/membership! 📝Record your participation as volunteer hours with Saltire Awards About this opportunity The Scottish Government are running a consultation about people making healthier food and drink choices. The consultation will look at restricting promotions in shops on food and drink that is high in fat, sugar and salt (HFSS). Young Scot are working with Scottish Government to help young people have their say in this consultation. We want to hear your opinions about restricting promotions on less healthy food and drink in shops. The purpose of the workshops is to explore your personal shopping habits and we’ll will look at how and why you are shopping for food, for example at lunch time at school, college and work. We will be asking you questions like: • Where do you shop? Supermarket, convenience store, out of home (especially during school, college, working day), or online? • Do you know of any food promotions that save you money? What types? • How likely are you to plan ahead or shop on impulse? Are you influenced by location promotions? Would food promotion restrictions affect you in your community? You don’t need any experience to apply but it would be great if you had an interest in the topic above, and wanting to ensure the voices of young people are heard in this policy. We would love to hear from anyone interested in getting involved, but are particularly keen to hear from young people that feel confident in representing any of the communities below, including, but not limited to: • LGBTQI+ • Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority • Young Carer • Gypsy/Traveller • Care Experience • Disability • Refugee or Asylum Seeker • Living in a Rural Area

Fundraising for research begins at your local charity shop. Whether you’re a lover of vintage clothing, stunning jewellery or beautiful bric-a-brac or fancy the company of other friendly volunteers our shop sort room is the place to be. Our team is welcoming and friendly, we love meeting people form all walks of life. Typical tasks include: Sorting donated items and preparing them for sale, using a clothes steamer, identifying unsalable donations for recycling, keeping the sort room tidy.