If you already have a My Volunteer Account, please sign in below
If not, you can sign up for a free account
Benarty Community Forum Group
- VO96307
Benarty Community Shop are looking for volunteers. There are two parts of the community shop – the charity shop and the coffee shop. As a volunteer, you can get involved with serving customers, sorting donations, checking items, ironing and using the washing machine, displaying clothes and stock, or making drinks.
Volunteers are trained in each department and can have the opportunity to volunteer in one or all of them. This is a great opportunity to gain experience in a retail and coffee shop environment. The profits go to worthwhile projects in the local community.
They have a welcoming, happy environment in their shop and contribute to this by taking into account volunteers’ ideas and suggestions. They are very much a team.
Experience required
Be able to work well with others. Be happy to try new things and learn new things. Be willing to take part in courses (not obligatory). Be committed and reliable. No experience is necessary as full training will be given.
Travel details
Benarty Community Shop is at 6 Benarty Square, Ballingry, Fife, KY5 8NR.
Travel expenses
45p per mile or public transport
Support
Training details
They have an informal chat with the prospective volunteer, show them around the premises, pointing out fire regulations and procedures, offer training for all aspects of the shop but also additional training in the form of courses such as food hygiene, first aid, customer service and more. They offer support by having regular chats and meetings and ensure that the training is kept up to date and relevant.
Restrictions
Minimum age: 16
Availability
Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Community Shop Volunteer with Benarty Community Forum Group
Your message will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in Fife:
Thank you for registering your interest in Community Shop Volunteer with Benarty Community Forum Group.
Benarty Community Forum Group has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO96307.