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Shop Assistant

Volunteering opportunity with Debra Charity Shop

Organisation
Debra Charity Shop
Type
Charity Shops / Retail
Benefits
Health/Hospitals/Hospices
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Volunteer travel expenses will be reimbursed on a weekly basis.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
No taster session for this opportunity
Reference
VO103964 · updated 14 August 2026

About this opportunity

DEBRA are recruiting new volunteers for their popular charity shop in Glenrothes. Join their friendly team and do something you'll really love! Whether you're looking to learn new skills, gain experience in retail, meet new people or just have fun, DEBRA provide a wide range of activities, finding the perfect role for everyone.

The role will involve:

-Serving customers and using the computerised till to take payments for purchases
-Sorting donated stock, clothing and bric-a-brac
-Recording donor details for gift-aid
-Using a steaming appliance on donated clothes
-Assisting the shop manager with any other task to keep the shop running efficiently

DEBRA is the national charity that funds research and healthcare to support individuals and families affected by Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) – a painful genetic skin blistering condition which, in the worst cases, can be fatal.

If you are passionate about helping to make a difference through giving your time, then get in touch!

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What you need to know

Training

Volunteers are inducted into the organisation and offered continual training appropriate to their role.

Experience

The organisation are looking for reliable, committed volunteers who are happy to work as part of a team.

Restrictions

Volunteers must be over 16 as per the Board criteria unless they are undertaking a Duke of Edinburgh Award then they can be considered from age 14.

How to apply

Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; References

Travel

DEBRA Glenrothes, 2 Lyon Way, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 5NW

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