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Opening & closing the shop.
Daily admin & accountancy tasks.
Monitoring performance & training the team.
Understanding sales figures & targets.
British Red Cross charity shops sell second-hand designer and vintage clothes, plus gifts, books, furniture and more, with all profits going towards the organisation's work both overseas and in the UK.
Volunteers are needed to assist with various retail duties, including:
- cashiering
- greeting and helping customers
- sorting new donations
- displaying merchandise
- general tidying and cleaning of the shop
- getting the items ready for re-sale e.g. ironing, pricing
The shop is open Monday to Saturday. You can choose to volunteer on a regular, weekly basis, or add your name to the list for short-term/emergency cover.The volunteer will continually deal with members of the public. Therefore gaining experience in dealing with people and handling money while helping to raise funds for this worthwhile cause.
Ayrshire Ukraine Community group aims are to raise as much money as possible to aid the needs of those in Ukraine who are affected by the ongoing war. The monies raised also supports those who have been temporarily relocated to the UK.
Over the last 2.5 years since the war commenced, the group has assisted and supported the incoming displaced persons fleeing the war zone with approximately 350 refugees now settled in Ayrshire homes
We are currently recruiting a Retail Assistant for our shop unit in Ayr.
Main duties: Greeting customers, cash handling (optional), keeping shop floor clean and tidy, putting out stock, sorting through donations, pricing.
Skills & experience required: No experience required as full support given. Are you happy to help, to be part of a team then we want to hear from you. Whether you love cleaning, chatting or love to organise, or have an eye for fashion? Or are you a social media wiz! All we ask is you have a couple of hours to spare and want to help a good cause!
PDSA is the vet charity for pets in need, working to keep people and pets together.
Volunteering your time is one of the best ways you can contribute to our life-saving work.
Every year, we treat over 430,000 pets across our 49 Pet Hospitals. Without the support of 2,800 volunteers who kindly donate their time to PDSA, we simply wouldn’t be able to do this.
No matter your skills, background, experience, or the amount of time you can volunteer, we have a volunteering role that is perfect for you. Whether you’re looking for long or short-term opportunities, volunteering is a fantastic way to learn new skills, meet like-minded people, get involved with your local community and support our fantastic cause!
We currently are recruiting volunteers for our wonderful Charity Shop, 195-197 Union Street. This is a great opportunity where you can help support our vital work and:
• gain retail experience, learn new skills and develop your CV
• meet people from all walks of life, make new friends and become part of a fantastic team
• make a difference and do your bit to support a great cause
• receive full training and we’ll reimburse your travel expenses so you’re not out of pocket
• you can devote as much or as little of your spare time!
For more information please contact: Paul Smith, Manager at email: smith.paul@pdsa.org.uk
More information about volunteering with the PDSA is also available at: https://www.pdsa.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer
** VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! **
Do you have free time during the week, especially in the afternoons? We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help deliver food parcels to those in need.
**Perks of Volunteering:**
- Use our brand new electric van!
- Make a tangible difference in our community.
**Requirements:**
- Valid driver’s license.
- Must be 25 years or older.
Ready to lend a hand? Reach out to us and be part of something special!
For more information please email: Volunteer@somebodycaresscotland.org
We offer a wide range of roles to utilise existing skills, or to add value and skills to an individual’s CV. Some of our current roles are:
• Online expert (eBay researcher and lister)
• Volunteer driver (to make prearranged household stock collections – own car essential and mileage paid)
I have full role descriptions available which I can forward to you if required and on top of building skills and confidence, we also offer a range of benefits to our volunteering team including, 25% discount on donated stock, free breakfast club, free period products, Full training, reasonable travel expenses paid, access to our benefits hub to get discounts at local retailers and free support through our EAP.
Our Arbroath shop has a wide range of roles where you can utilise existing skills, or to add value and skills to an individual’s CV. Some of our current roles are:
• Online expert (eBay researcher and lister)
• Volunteer driver (to make prearranged household stock collections – own car essential and mileage paid)
I have full role descriptions available which I can forward to you if required and on top of building skills and confidence, we also offer a range of benefits to our volunteering team including, 25% discount on donated stock, free breakfast club, free period products, Full training, reasonable travel expenses paid, access to our benefits hub to get discounts at local retailers and free support through our EAP.
We need volunteers to work alongside our Shop Manager and Shop Supervisor. Volunteers need to be friendly and reliable team players, with an interest in healthy eating. Dig-In is a friendly place to work and we are lucky to have very engaged and supportive customers. You will work as part of a team of all ages and backgrounds! You will learn more about Dig-In through our induction sessions. You can choose a regular weekly slot or work on an ad-hoc basis.
The is a varied role and could include lifting heavy furniture and electrical items, electrical testing ( testing our donated electrical items to make sure they work), customer service, helping to keep the shop spick and span,
making our donated stock and shop floor clean and presentable, handyperson tasks (includes assembling and dismantling as necessary, occasional repair work), helping with rotation of stock, pricing, operating the till and visual merchandiser tasks such as creating displays.
Join the Adam Smith Heritage Centre as a Heritage Centre and Gift Shop Assistant! This exciting volunteer role offers a unique chance to immerse yourself in history while gaining valuable skills. You’ll greet and assist visitors, provide information about exhibits, and help support the charming gift shop. Perfect for those passionate about history, customer service, or retail, this role lets you connect with a diverse range of people and contribute to a meaningful cause. Enhance your resume, make new friends, and enjoy exclusive access to events and exhibitions. If you’re enthusiastic, friendly, and eager to learn, they’d love to have you on their team. Make a difference and be a part of preserving Adam Smith’s legacy! Apply now and join their vibrant community at the Adam Smith Heritage Centre!