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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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PAT Testers

Are you a bit of a spark or livewire with the potential and desire to help a brilliant charity in Glasgow?

Starter Packs Glasgow is looking for people with relevant electrical knowledge to do PAT Testing (Portable Appliance Testing) for us.

From retired or trainee electricians, we also have the capacity to offer some training if you feel your knowledge needs refreshed. If you are a beginner we may be able to help you get started and become competent PAT testing.


Please do get in touch if you think you can help. We get a lot of these items donated from lamps, kettles and toasters to TVs and beyond which, once tested, are able to be sent out to recipients of Starter Packs or put out for sale in our charity shops, helping our important work. It also allows us to prevent unwanted items going to landfill and bring them back into re-use.


If you are interested, please click "Apply", and we'll be in touch to arrange a chat and a visit to the centre. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.


Experience required

PAT Testing competence & electrical knowledge

Travel details

Starter Packs Glasgow HQ and our two charity shops The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest are based on Harmony Row and Burleigh Street, Govan, G51 3LB. This is just a 2 minute walk from Govan Subway Station with plenty of off street free parking nearby and regular bus services.

Travel expenses

We can cover travel expenses for volunteers who are with us for a minimum of three hours for a volunteering session.

Dates

28 February - 28 August 2025

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
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Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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