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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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Stock Generator Volunteers

*Why we want you
We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long covid, or a stroke. By volunteering with our Retail team, you can make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.

*What you will be doing
• Approaching, telephoning, and emailing, shops, local businesses, and community venues and groups to ask for stock donations to be sold in the retail shops.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships between donors, shop teams and drivers to arrange the collection and drop off of donations.
• Thanking donors for their support.

*The skills you need
• Enjoy engaging with people
• Happy and confident to approach people
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to keep accurate records


*What is in it for you
• Meet new people
• Great experience with a major, recognised charity
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Make a real difference to the people Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland support
• Use your skills and learn new ones
• Expenses. Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be re-imbursed


All help makes a real difference and is greatly appreciated.


For more information/to apply please visit https://www.chss.org.uk/volunteer-opportunity/stock-generator-volunteer/ or email: volunteering@chss.org.uk


Travel expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be re-imbursed.

Support
Training details

Excellent support and relevant guidance is provided to all volunteers.

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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