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 all kinds of volunteers to join our team, full training in all areas is provided, and there are many different roles such as till operators, back shop assistants even online sales assistants. If you have certain areas of interest i.e.; books or music or even just want to get out the house and meet some new people and help us do some good please get in touch

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people in Scotland affected by chest, heart and stroke illness, through medical research, influencing public policy, advice and information and support in the community. Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland currently have 32 charity shops around Scotland. The shops help us to raise the funds needed to provide our services in the local communities. Each of these stores relies on a team of volunteers to help support our paid staff. We are currently recruiting for customer care volunteers. This role will involve welcoming customers to the store, assisting in customer service and sales services. There will also be an element of stock control, and ensuring the rails and shelves are kept clean and tidy. You will work as part of a team, and gain skills in customer service and gain the ability to use our till systems.

We rely on shop volunteers to keep our DebRA charity shops running smoothly. From sorting donations, pricing items, merchandising and serving customers – there’s a role for everyone! Any help at all is helpful. We are particularly keen to hear from volunteers who can spare some time on Thursdays and Fridays. DebRA is a charity that is working towards a life free of pain for people who live with EB, a painful and currently incurable genetic skin disorder where the skin does not stick to the body properly. https://www.debra.org.uk/volunteer-your-time/volunteer-registration

Volunteers can expect to be involved in: Serving customers, Arranging and replenishing stock, helping make changes to the shop layour, pricing and stock rotation. Sharing your passion for cat welfare and promoting the work of Cats Protection. This opportunity requires the volunteer to be on their feet the whole time.

We need help with setting up displays, pricing and labelling, assisting customers with queries and providing general help in the sales area. Training can be given to volunteers who would like to try this type of work with a view to pursuing a career in retail. We are also interested in help from volunteers who have experience in using cash registers.

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.

Volunteers help ensure the shop is tidy and attractive; you can use your creativity to make eye-catching window displays, sorting and replacing stock to keep the shop looking fresh and stylish. Incoming donations are organised and labelled, and clothes steamed and tagged. Our polite, approachable volunteers assist customers; welcoming them through the door, ringing purchases through the cash register and encouraging signing up to the Gift Aid scheme. A bonus of volunteering in this role is having access to great quality items at reasonable prices, as soon as they hit the shop floor! In the shop volunteer role you will develop your understanding of stock management, marketing and customer service. These skills are valuable for personal development as well as very relevant to careers in retail, advertising and business. You will have the opportunity to meet lots of people, play an active role in your community and make friends.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.

Running a successful Barnardo's store requires a great team of enthusiastic volunteers and you could be a part of it. Our retail assistants are trained to undertake a wide range of activities such as serving customers, taking receipt of stock donations from the public and merchandising stock to make our rails visually appealling and tidy. Volunteering with us in retail will provide a great opportunity to build upon your communication, team working and customer service skills. If you also have a particular skill or interest, our teams would be delighted to discuss how we could help you utilise your interests in store. Whatever your talents, please do share with us and pop into your local store to enquire about volunteering.