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Clothing Bank Assistant

Volunteering opportunity with The Hive Kirkcaldy

Organisation
The Hive Kirkcaldy
Type
Community / Economic Development Work
Benefits
Anti poverty work
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – We look on this on an individual 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
VO106746 · updated 18 September 2026

About this opportunity

The Hive Kirkcaldy is a community hub providing vital support services and a safe and affirmative place.

Clothing Bank Assistants are needed to help The Hive Kirkcaldy provide individuals and families with access to good-quality clothing, footwear, toiletries and household essentials in a welcoming, respectful and non-judgemental environment.

The volunteer will welcome visitors, volunteers and referral partners in a friendly and respectful manner.
Key tasks include sorting donated clothing, footwear, toiletries and household items, checking donated items are clean, safe and in good condition, organising clothing and other items by size, age and category, preparing clothing and essentials packs using referral forms, assisting with stock rotation, storage and stock records, helping to maintain a clean, safe and well-organised Clothing Bank and reporting damaged items, hazards or concerns to a member of staff.

If you want to make a difference in your local community this may be the role for you.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

A Volunteer induction and ongoing support. Training will include - health and safety; manual handling; equality, diversity and inclusion; safeguarding; confidentiality and GDPR; customer service; and fire safety.

Experience

No previous experience is required. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Friendly, approachable, non-judgemental, compassionate and sensitive to the needs of others

Reliable, punctual and organized with the ability to follow processes.

Able to work independently and as part of a team, carrying out light physical tasks such as lifting donation bags/boxes and stand for long periods.

Respectful of confidentiality and personal information.

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply

Induction/Training; Informal Chat

Travel

The Hive Kirkcaldy is located at 10 Whytescauseway, Kirkcaldy which is accessible by car and public transport.

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