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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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Swapshop Volunteer

Key tasks: We have a number of different roles available from shop floor volunteers (Welcoming and informing customers at the Shrub, working on the till, keeping the shop floor tidy, chatting to customers about carbon literacy and sustainable fashion ) to pricing and sorting (helping in the stockroom, sorting and pricing donations, working out which things to keep and which things to pass on) as well as helping with merchandising and displays. We would also love to have some volunteers with particular interests (e.g. graphic design, photography, organisation skills).Please note: the volunteering opportunity is not suitable for anyone under 16years of age or who has not yet reached school-leaving age.

Experience required

Friendly personality
Interest in environmental sustainability and/or sustainable fashion
Interest in Cooperatives
Open to learning and developing
Happy to use till systems
Retail experience helpful but not essential.
Will get a full training on arrival

Travel details

Zero Waste Hub
22, Bread St
Edinburgh
EH3 9AF

Travel expenses

Reasonable travel expenses through BACS claim or petty cash. All other expenses must be agreed prior to spending.

Support
Training details

Induction in Cooperative structures, Till systems, Pricing systems, sustainable fashion information, carbon literacy.
Possibility of ongoing trainings in project management, first aid, inclusivity etc.

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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