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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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Retail Volunteer

What you will be doing: Work on the till processing sales. Prepare stock, including sorting, steaming and pricing. Create stylish window displays. Replenish stock on the shop floor. Stock-take and other administrative tasks.
What's in it for you: Have fun and meet new people. Develop skills for your CV including confidence, team building and customer service. Make a difference to the lives of children, young people and their families.

Travel details

Our Nicolson Street store is situated in Edinburgh City Centre and is fully accessible via various forms of public transport.

Travel expenses

No expenses.

Support
Training details

After initial application, the store manager will invite the candidate in for an informal chat/taster session. Once completed both the volunteer and store manager will have a conversation regarding how it went etc. We offer a comprehensive training package to all our volunteers via our online platform. These range from health and safety through to safeguarding. When completed, the candidate receives a certificate of completion.

Taster available
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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