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Volunteering Opportunity: VO104525

  • Electrical Assistant (Dysart)
    with Furniture Plus Ltd.

    Created/last updated: 12/02/2026


    About this opportunity:Furniture Plus provides affordable furniture to people in Fife through their Dysart and Dunfermline stores, supporting the community and the environment by reducing waste and encouraging reuse
     •  They are looking for a Electrical Assistant in their Dysart store to ensure the safety of donated electrical items
     •  The main tasks include: -Checking the condition of donated electrical items -Assist with cleaning electrical appliances -Perform safety checks on electrical items -Record electrical check/test data This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical tasks, and would like to gain experience working with electrical items
     •  Volunteers can acquire skills, knowledge and confidence as part of a dynamic team of staff and volunteers
     •  If this is what you are looking for, get in touch with Furniture Plus today
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:They provide a full induction (Health & Safety). Each volunteer will be partnered up with a fully experienced member of staff to begin with, and there will always be a named contact on hand to provide support. PAT Tester training can be acquired for volunteers.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses are paid at 10p per mile for walking, 24p per mile for a motorbike, 45p per mile for driving and full payment for bus tickets. These expenses are available on a case by case basis

    Experience required:No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel Details7-21 Alexander St, Dysart, Kirkcaldy KY1 2XX.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.