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FARE Scotland
- VO104364
Want to spread festive cheer and help make Christmas magical for local children? Join us at the Glasgow Fort FARE Skills and Community Hub and be part of our heartwarming Toy Appeal! Help us ensure that every child in our community has a FARE Christmas and wakes up to a present on Christmas Day.
We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help manage our toy donation drop-off point. Whether you love the festive season or just want to give back, we’d love to have you on board.
What You Might Get Involved In:
• Welcoming and thanking donors dropping off toys
• Keeping the drop-off area tidy and organised
• Supporting the Toy Appeal team with festive tasks
Why Volunteer With Us?
• Be part of a joyful, community-driven initiative
• Help bring smiles to children and families in need
• Meet new people and spread holiday cheer
• Add meaningful experience to your CV
Time Commitment:
We’re ideally looking for a weekly commitment of 2+ hours, but we’re flexible — any time you can give is appreciated!
Specific dates and times are to be confirmed.
Ready to Help Santa Out?
Join our Toy Appeal team and help make this Christmas extra special.
Get in touch today at [email protected] to find out more or apply here!
If you're interested, please click the ‘apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. 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 [email protected].
Experience required
Skills Required:
No previous experience needed
A positive attitude and willingness to help out
Friendly and approachable manner
Comfortable working as part of a team
Able to lift and carry toy donations (some may be bulky)
Reliable and punctual
Travel details
Our FARE Skills and Community Hub is located next to Customer Services and the bathrooms at Glasgow Fort.
Bus: 19, 38, 38A, 46, 60, 60A, X19
Free Parking
Travel expenses
Volunteers may request reimbursement for reasonable, pre-approved expenses incurred on behalf of FARE Scotland by submitting valid receipts. Examples of reimbursable expenses include:
• Travel between home and the volunteering site and travel during volunteering activities.
• Meal costs up to £7.00 (with receipts) when volunteering for four or more consecutive hours.
• Specialist clothing required for the role, subject to prior discussion and approval
Dates
17 November - 19 December 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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