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• Online Selling Assistant (Kirkcaldy) with Trust In Fife - The Cairn Centre Volunteer Opportunity No. VO105009 - Created/last updated: 13/02/2026

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  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.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings 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:	This role requires someone who is a good listener with good communication skills and the ability to work in a team and independently. You will be enthusiastic, have good customer service skills, a polite manner, be creative with the ability to engage with people and multi-task. A good working knowledge of popular fashion trends, expensive brands and some experience listing and selling on platforms such as Vinted is required.
  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 Details	The 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 Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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