voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Volunteering Opportunity Details
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Household Support Volunteer
with Fife Voluntary ActionVolunteer Opportunity No. VO103099 - Created/last updated: 11/06/2025
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: The Big House Project (formally known as the Big Hoose) has an agreement with Amazon which enables multi million pounds worth of donations of household goods be distributed to children and families living in poverty across Fife. The Project works in partnership with Fife Council's welfare reform staff, other charities, social workers, health visitors etc. on a referral method. FVA is a partner of the Big House Project and provide an additional sorting and collection location to service Dunfermline and South West Fife families, from our Dunfermline Community Support Hub.
The volunteer's role will involve facilitating deliveries from the Big House Project, sorting donated goods onto shelves, stock control, organising, and packing supplies for partners to collect on site to support families in Dunfermline and SW Fife.Takes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 16 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: Training will involve aspects of the role and your responsibilities, confidentiality and data protection along with some communication skills and any other relevant training Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Petrol at 45p per mile or public transportExperience required: You should be reliable, trustworthy and have good communication skills. With good organisational skills Restrictions on who can volunteer
No restrictions were specified.Application process: Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Other; References; Trial Period Taster available? No, not for this opportunity. Travel Details Dunfermline Community Support Hub, Kingsgate Shopping Centre, Dunfermline. KY12 7QU Saltire Award This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. What Now?
To enquire/register an interest in this opportunity call us (FVA) on 0800 389 6046, e-mail us, or fill out this form: You can print these opportunity details.
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