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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Starter Pack Volunteer

Unpacking, sorting donations and assigning them to the designated area in the warehouse.
Making starter packs – food, crockery, pots and pans, cleaning, bed linens, towels, curtains or toiletries.
Keeping the packing and sorting areas safe and tidy.
Recycling items as necessary.
Working in a team and ensuring warehouse is clean and organised.

Experience required

In good health and physically active.
Reliable and punctual.
Organised and systematic.
Able and willing to work as part of a team.
Self-directed/works well on own initiative.
Good communication skills.

Travel details

Fresh Start is based in Pilton on Ferry Road Drive, on all main bus routes from the city to Ferry Road and Crewe Road with a short walk into Pilton.

Travel expenses

If a volunteer needs support to access the opportunity, bus tickets can be provided.
The volunteer can get these on the arranged shift.

Support
Training details

All volunteers are given training in the role and invited to do a shadow shift. Once happy with the role, they are placed on a rota as part of a team. A review is carried out after 4 shifts to ensure all parties are happy with the arrangement.

Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Frequency & commitment
2 hour shift one or two times a week for a minimum of 4 months