Do you love to chat and get to know people? Can you talk about anything and everything? If this sounds like you we have a fantastic opportunity to let you do just that! In our shops we talk to our customers, make them feel welcome, help them find the things they’re looking for and inform them of the BHF’s life saving heart research. So, we’re always looking for outgoing and enthusiastic customer service volunteers. We keep the shop floor looking fresh and inspiring and thank everyone who brings in their donations and custom. Come and be a part of your local team and learn customer service skills and gain experience. Don’t worry if you’re not a confident speaker, with this role all you need is a welcoming and helpful attitude.

Volunteer Retail assistant required to assist in all aspects of stock processing within our thriving community shop. This will include assessing donations, sorting various toys, clothing & equipment & as appropriate, light cleaning, preparation & presentation. Ensuring the shop is well presented at all times, is clean, tidy & offers a pleasant retail experience. To deliver excellent customer service. About Babes in the Wood We are a registered Community Interest Company (CIC) meaning that we work towards providing benefits socially, economically and environmentally. These include but are not limited to: • We sell affordable quality preloved goods to families in Central Scotland and beyond through our shops in Stirling and Bishopbriggs. • We work to alleviate the environmental burden of landfill waste by encouraging the recycling of children’s toys, clothing & equipment. • We work to reduce the impacts of poverty on children & their families in our local area. We facilitate support from the wider community, via health & social care professionals to families in need. • We host a variety of subsidised sessions for families to promote the family bond & to encourage the gathering & cooperation of our communities. We are passionately committed to combating the loneliness which affects people of all ages in our community. • We provide a social space for parents and families, including advice and information and baby feeding and changing facilities. We support and encourage social networking. • We advocate and appreciate our volunteers and employees. We endeavour to promote job satisfaction, personal development and advancement. • We operate Monday – Saturday 10.00am – 4.00pm

Task Description: • Receive food donations from members of the public and thank them • Ensure that incoming stock is checked, weighed, and recorded • Sort food by date and type, removing any items that are damaged or out-of- date • Ensure that food is checked weekly and rotated as required • Notify the Chair or other member of the steering committee when food stock is low so that appeals can be made for these items • Keep store area clean and tidy at all times • Prepare stock orders for the foodbank centre and/or emergency food boxes, as appropriate • Report any health & safety or safeguarding concerns to the Chair

Sorting through all donations, hanging stock, merchandising of stock, and customer service. Working alongside other volunteers in a friendly, bustling, happy environment. Full training in all aspects of retail which will benefit anyone considering working in this field. Cats Protection are always expanding and opening new stores and like to promote from within so this would be a good stepping stone for anyone interested in working within the 3rd Sector.

Rainbow Turtle was set up in Paisley in 2002 to raise public awareness of fair trade and encourage more people to buy fairly traded products. The shop, at 7 Gauze Street in the centre of Paisley, is run by volunteers and we're now seeking more people who are willing to help. The Volunteer Shop Assistant role involves serving customers, stocking shelves, keeping the shop clean and tidy, and answering customer queries. Volunteers generally do at least one 3 hour shift in the shop each week, operating in pairs, although we're also interested in someone able to help on a more flexible basis. This would be an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain retail and customer care experience, as well as for those interested in fair trade, global citizenship, and charitable work more generally.

We are looking for people to volunteer in Huntly Foodbank Centre where we provide emergency food parcel to individuals and families who are referred to us. There are different areas you can help in where you feel most comfortable. 1) If you enjoy coming a long side people and making them feel welcomed and relaxed by offering them tea and coffee then this is one area to help out in. 2) Packing the food parcel for our clients who need support. 3) Checking the dates on our food and stocking the shelves. (2 & 3 can require heavy lifting so able bodied required) or you can help in all 3 areas if you like.

Do you have an interest in fashion? Would you like to get some retail experience while helping the British Heart Foundation to raise funds for their operations? The Broughty Ferry Shop is looking for a Cash Desk/Sales Floor Assistant. Main duties include meeting and greeting customers, accepting donated stock, stock rotation and merchandising, housekeeping and working on the Cash Desk.

British Heart Foundation is looking for volunteer sales assistants to join our ever growing team. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organisation and we rely on you. You will make new friends, learn new skills and have the opportunity to develop within the BHF. You will be supported in your training by the management team. We provide all the necessary training requirements. We are looking for you to answer telephones, fill in collection and delivery forms and sell stock on the shop floor. People skills are essential as every customer has to be greeted and spoken to.

R:evolve clothing shops are not just your average charity shop; they are unique second-hand boutiques with a West End feel without the West End price tag. R:evolve are funded by the Climate Challenge Fund to encourage people to think differently about the impact fashion has on the environment and asks their customers to use R:evolve to swap their clothes instead of buying something new. They are looking for volunteers to join their organisation as Swap Shop Assistants - helping their customers swap their unwanted clothes for some pre-loved items that they would like instead. Tasks include: welcoming customers, recording incoming/outgoing items, sorting/steaming clothes, displaying stock and promoting the services locally. If you are looking to give something to your community, gain work experience, meet new people, or are interested in fashion or the environment, then why not get in touch?

We require cash desk volunteers to help within the Shelter Scotland shop by providing help with the following roles: Completing till transactions accurately and effectively; Completing delivery dockets and delivery slots; Accepting customer donations; Promoting the benefits of the Gift Aid Scheme.