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Retail Volunteer (Kirkcaldy)

Volunteering opportunity with Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland (Fife)

Organisation
Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland (Fife)
Type
Charity Shops / Retail
Benefits
Health/Hospitals/Hospices
Age
16 to 100
Expenses
Yes – Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.
Saltire Awards
Yes, this opportunity counts towards the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12 to 25
Taster
Yes – Trial shift will be provided.
Reference
VO85822 · updated 21 July 2026

About this opportunity

From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, their charity shops are much-loved across Scotland.

They are looking for friendly volunteers to help the shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in the stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community.

They believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Their shops are vital in helping them raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support.

Join their fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.

When it takes place

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What you need to know

Training

All volunteers are supported by their line manager, usually the manager of the shop. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will provide all necessary training about shop procedures, which will be carried out under the guidance of the Shop Manager. Formal training will include: online Manual Handling and Gift Aid Training.

Experience

This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the charity. The role includes welcoming and assisting customers, customer service and sales service, stock control, sorting donations, hanging, and ticketing stock and helping to keep the shop clean and tidy.  

Restrictions
No restrictions were specified.
How to apply
No details were provided - contact us to find out more.
Travel

189 High St, Kirkcaldy KY1 1LQ

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