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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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Bookshop Volunteer

What will the volunteering role look like?
Assisting customers in the shop in a friendly and professional manner, whether that be answering enquiries or just having a chat.
Sorting donated goods. This a large part of every retail role.
Pricing donated goods
Replenishing and changing the stock on display.
Operating the till.
Talking to customers.
Making our displays and window look their best!

Experience required

ESSENTIAL:
Friendly & confident
Happy to chat with customers
Willing to work as part of a team, but also able to work independently
DESIRABLE:
An interest in and/or knowledge of books
Experience working or volunteering in retail

Travel details

The shop is on Leith Walk, next to our Haddington Place shop. This is an area well serviced by buses and is a 20-30 minute walk from the centre

Travel expenses

If you have used public transport to travel to and from your role, or as part of your role, you are entitled to claim this money back- up to the equivalent of a Day Ticket . A receipt must be retained.

Support
Training details

Training will be given at induction and on an ongoing basis as appropriate.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 18-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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