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  • Sales Assistant (Dysart)
    with Furniture Plus Ltd

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO67943 - Created/last updated: 30/01/2025



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    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 Sales Assistants to engage with customers and support the running of the charity's retail outlet in Dysart.
    The main tasks include:
    * Prepare, price and display stock items for sale
    * To serve customers on the shop floor
    * To ensure the showroom is well-presented, clean and tidy at all times
    * To schedule all deliveries and collections using their stock control system
    * Greet and assist customers
    * Operate till
    Volunteers can acquire more 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.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:no upper age limit has been specified
    Training provided:They provide a full induction (Health & Safety). Each volunteer will be partnered up with a fully experienced member of staff.
    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.

    Experience required:Furniture Plus are happy to receive volunteers who are willing and keen to learn new skills, whilst growing confidence, meeting new people, have fun and feeling part of your local community.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat; References; 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.

    What Now?

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Furniture Plus Ltd has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
  - Driver (Dunfermline)
  - Driver (Dysart)
  - Sales Assistant (Dunfermline)
  - Warehouse Assistant (Dunfermline)
  - Warehouse Assistant (Dysart)

Type of volunteering: Charity Shops / Retail
Opportunities which benefit Homeless / Housing


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