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Volunteering Opportunity: VO105009

  • Online Selling Assistant (Kirkcaldy)
    with Trust In Fife - The Cairn Centre.

    Created/last updated: 13/02/2026


    About this opportunity:The Cairn Centre, is a charity shop linked to Trust in Fife, a homeless charity working within Fife
     •  The Cairn Centre, located in Kirkcaldy, offers pre-owned goods- from large furniture items to bric-a-brac- to the most vulnerable people within Fife and the general public
     •  The Online Sales Assistant role has been established to help build the Cairn Centre�s online presence and to boost the income from items that may reach higher value by selling online on established platforms
     •  This is an exciting opportunity for a volunteer to take direct ownership of this section of the retail business and make it their own
     •  As this role can be done without the need for the shop to be open flexible hours are available
     •  If you have experience of using online selling platforms, knowledge of current trends and popular and high-end brands this could be the ideal role for you
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:18
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:An induction and an overview of the organisation will be provided. Training will be given on the following: -Use of till and card machine -Customer service and dealing with telephone enquiries -Sorting of goods -PAT testing -Quarterly training events -Procedure manual -Peer learning
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - We pay public transport rates and reimburse volunteers every week

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

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Interview; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsThe opportunity is at The Cairn Centre, 83-85 Dunnikier Road, Kirkcaldy, between 10.30am and 3pm. Volunteers are required to make their own way to the shop and will have the equivalent of the cost of a bus fare returned to them as travel expenses.

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