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Donation Centre Shop Assistant

  • VO68792

Description

The Salvation Army is opening a brand new Donation Centre which we hope will become a re-use hub for the local area and beyond. Reducing how much we all send to landfill is so very important and we will offer people a convenient hub to donate items that still have re-use potential. As well as collecting donations we will have a small charity shop. We are looking for someone who loves to engage with people and has an eye for detail to help maintain our shop and till areas and serve customers.

Organisation aims and objectives

We’re a centre promoting re-use and recycling of fabrics, hardware and furniture. We aim to further the work of the Salvation Army through supporting their shops. As a voluntary organisation we offer meaningful volunteering experiences listening to what our volunteers are looking for and meeting those needs.

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We are looking for several people to volunteer for either 4 or 8 hours shifts up to twice a week

Restrictions

Experience required: This role would suit an outgoing individual keen on developing their skills within the customer service industry. Literacy and numeracy are important for the role but formal qualifications are not required. All training will be given in house, with the ability to gain much responsibility over the shop floor.
Travel details: Salvation Army Donation Centre, 40 Piershill Place, Edinburgh, EH8 7EH
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses paid.
Training details: All training and induction is conducted in house. Training is not currently certified

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