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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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Furniture Centre Volunteer

This role helps in creating a friendly, welcoming and helpful environment in our Hospice Furniture Centre. The volunteer would assist the Furniture Centre Manager and Assistant Managers in the running of the Furniture Centre to raise funds for the Hospice; including serving and assisting customers, working the till, taking information about collections and deliveries, handling furniture and sorting donations.

Travel details

St. Columba’s Hospice Furniture Centre, Unit 4A, Bonnington Industrial Estate, Elizafield, 36 Newhaven Road, Edinburgh, EH6 5PY. We have parking spaces and good transport links.

Travel expenses

Volunteers may claim reasonable travelling expenses for transport to and from the Furniture Centre. Please speak to the Furniture Centre Manager about this. Tickets/ receipts must be kept and mileage taken a note of. There is a form to fill out and expenses are paid via BACS on a monthly basis.

Support
Training details

Hospice Induction Programme.
Furniture Centre orientation and training.
Group supervision / continuing professional development updates.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 18

Availability
Mon
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Wed
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Fri
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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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