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• Retail Volunteer (Kirkcaldy) with Chest Heart & Stroke (Fife) Volunteer Opportunity No. VO85822 - Created/last updated: 18/11/2024

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  About this opportunity:	From stunning boutiques full of designer gems to discount stores where you can grab a bargain, their charity shops are much-loved across Scotland. They are looking for friendly volunteers to help the shop management team assist customers and donors, and ensure the shop is tidy and well stocked. Whether you have a passion for fashion and love chatting to customers, or you would prefer to be behind the scenes in the stockroom, your help could make a difference in your local community. They believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long Covid, or a stroke. Their shops are vital in helping them raise the funds needed to provide services such as community support services, specialist nurses, advice and information, education, and peer support. Join their fabulous team of Retail volunteers and learn new skills, make great friends, and make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.
  Takes place:	mornings afternoons evenings Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays Thursdays Fridays Saturdays Sundays
  Minimum age:	16
  Maximum age:	100
  Training provided:	All volunteers are supported by their line manager, usually the manager of the shop. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland will provide all necessary training about shop procedures, which will be carried out under the guidance of the Shop Manager. Formal training will include: online Manual Handling and Gift Aid Training.
  Out of pocket expenses paid?	Yes - Reasonable out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed. These should be discussed with your Line Manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the CHSS Volunteer Expenses Policy.
  Experience required:	No specific requirements for experience were provided by the organisation.
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	No details were provided - contact us to find out more.
  Taster available?	Yes: Trial shift will be provided.
  Travel Details	189 High St, Kirkcaldy KY1 1LQ
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.

  
  

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