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Charity Shop Volunteer

Volunteering opportunity with Cancer Research Shop - Dunfermline High St

Organisation
Cancer Research Shop - Dunfermline High St
Type
Charity Shops / Retail
Benefits
Health/Hospitals/Hospices
Age
18 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed at public transport rates or 45p per mile.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
Yes – Taster sessions are encouraged. These are normally 2 hours but can be shortened if that time would be too overwhelming for the volunteer.
Reference
VO103617 · updated 8 October 2026

About this opportunity

Cancer Research Shop Volunteers are helping to beat cancer right now. Every volunteer hour you donate means they can sell 6 items and make £20 of income.  These funds are helping them start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.
If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference. You will also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience.  And you will volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.
Some of the tasks you’ll be able to choose from are:

-Serving customers
-taking payments and providing good all-round customer service 
-Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
-Working on window and shop displays
-Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
-Interacting with the general public
-Following new health, safety and social distancing measures

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role.

Experience

You do not need any experience to volunteer. You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team.

Restrictions

16 year olds can volunteer if undertaking their DofE.

How to apply

Application Form; Informal Chat; References

Travel

The shop is located at 6 High Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7AR. It is a 2 minute walk from the bus station and a 15 minute walk from the train station, with parking nearby.

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