Description

British Heart Foundation funds around £100 million of research each year into heart and circulatory diseases and their causes. If you would like to use your digital skills, help save the planet and raise funds to save lives, volunteering as an Online Selling Volunteer in your local furniture store could be the answer.

Typical tasks include:
• writing informative and accurate descriptions of the items we are selling including details about condition and measurements
• making sure the item is placed in the correct selling category to make it easy for customers to find
• helping to upload photos to really showcase the items

Maybe you already know your way around online selling platforms or maybe it’s something you want to find out more about, either way you will be fully supported in this volunteer role to make sure you develop the skills and experience needed to become an expert online lister.

Organisation aims and objectives

Charity retailer selling furniture and electrical items

Availability

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

Sun

Morning
Afternoon
Evening

The time commitment for this role is flexible to the availability of the volunteer.

Restrictions

Experience required: Volunteers should be enthusiastic and willing to get involved. You should also be comfortable with IT and using eBay.
Travel details: The shop is located at 25 Queen Anne Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7BA, within 1 minute walk from the bus station.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Expenses reimbursed at 45p per mile or public transport rates with a receipt.
Taster available: Yes
Training details: Volunteers will be given a named contact for support, a support plan, and will receive a full induction. You will also have access to online training modules.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer