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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Charity Shop Volunteer
with Cancer Research Shop - Dunfermline High StVolunteer Opportunity No. VO103617 - Created/last updated: 07/05/2026
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OpportunityAbout this opportunity: Cancer Research Shop Volunteers are helping to beat cancer right now. Every volunteer hour you donate means they can sell 6 items and make £20 of income. These funds are helping them start new clinical trials and research treatments as we speak.
If you volunteer at a Cancer Research UK shop, you too could make a real difference. You will also gain valuable skills to help develop your CV and experience. And you will volunteer alongside a wonderful team of passionate, friendly people who will support you every step of the way.
Some of the tasks you’ll be able to choose from are:
-Serving customers
-taking payments and providing good all-round customer service
-Sorting through donated items and pricing stock
-Working on window and shop displays
-Keeping the shop tidy, clean and well organised
-Interacting with the general public
-Following new health, safety and social distancing measuresTakes place: mornings afternoons evenings Mondays 
Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays Minimum age: 18 Maximum age: 100 Training provided: There’ll be a full induction as well as ongoing training opportunities to make sure you’re fully confident and able to excel in your role. Out of pocket expenses paid?
Yes - Reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed at public transport rates or 45p per mile.Experience required: You do not need any experience to volunteer. You just need to be motivated, hardworking and enjoy being part of a team. Restrictions on who can volunteer
16 year olds can volunteer if undertaking their DofE.Application process: Application Form; Informal Chat; References Taster available? Yes: Taster sessions are encouraged. These are normally 2 hours but can be shortened if that time would be too overwhelming for the volunteer. Travel Details The shop is located at 6 High Street, Dunfermline, KY12 7AR. It is a 2 minute walk from the bus station and a 15 minute walk from the train station, with parking nearby. 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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