As a social enterprise we have set ourselves a mission to bring people together and make our community resilient. In our shop we stock fresh produce, groceries, household products and toiletries that are local, ethical, environmentally friendly, organic, or fair trade to enable to help people live a healthier more sustainable life. In our cafe we serve healthy soups, toasties and coffee and provide a place for people to meet. We are proud to work together with a variety of other community projects and charities. This role supports our veg box scheme: as a volunteer driver you would be delivering veg boxes from the Storehouse to homes around Penicuik and neighbouring villages. Delivery day is a Tuesday but the exact hours are flexible.

The Storehouse is a community owned shop and cafe, stocking local and ethically sourced products. We provide a space for local crafters to sell their items, and a community space for local groups. We are looking for friendly people who have 3 hours a week to spare and would like to help out in our cafe and shop. We welcome all volunteers, and we are flexible around accommodating our volunteers needs’ and preferences. We are proud to be an inclusive organisation. Main shop tasks include: · Serving customers at the till · Taking café orders · Keeping the shop and cafe clean and tidy · Restocking shelves, fridges and fresh product Main café tasks include: · Making hot drinks using the coffee machine · Assisting with preparation of food and drinks · Serving food and drink to customers · Clearing and cleaning down tables and washing dishes and kitchen equipment.

Penicuik Storehouse is a community owned shop and cafe, stocking local and ethically sourced products. We provide a space for local crafters to sell their items, and a community space for local groups. All our fruit & vegetables are organic and are supplied locally. We are looking for a volunteer who has 3 hours a week to spare. Volunteering provides a great opportunity to enhance your CV, meet new people and learn new skills Main Duties: - Packing veg boxes following guidance - eventually working out box contents by yourself - Unloading and checking veg deliveries - Pricing veg with guidance to start with, writing price tickets - Arranging fruit and veg for display Person Specification: - Genuine interest in fruit and veg, especially organic - Attention to detail - Comfortable with numbers (arithmetic) - Happy to get hands dirty!