voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Big Hoose Assistant - Cupar Volunteer Opportunity No. VO96280 - Created/last updated: 18/09/2023 | ![]() Opportunity |
About this opportunity: | '˜The Big Hoose' is a project whereby items which have been donated from companies are distributed to families in need via a referral process. Castle Furniture run a medium hub in both their Cupar and Glenrothes branch. The hub is stocked with things like baby formula, nappies, wipes, clothes, shoes, food, bedding, towels and more. The '˜Big Hoose' volunteer role involves receiving deliveries and stocking of shelves, preparing orders, transferring stock, and monitoring of referrals received. Castle Furniture have a Hub Coordinator who will support and work alongside all volunteers. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Minimum age: | 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Maximum age: | 100 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Training provided: | No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Out of pocket expenses paid? | Yes - Public transport and mileage rates will be reimbursed on a monthly basis. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Experience required: | Good organisational skills for maintenance of space as well as the ability to load and offload large items to and from a vehicle. This role also requires a willingness to be adaptable as every day will be slightly different and a '˜can do' attitude is imperative. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Restrictions on who can volunteer | No restrictions were specified. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Application process: | Induction/Training; Informal Chat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Travel Details | Cupar Warehouse - Tom Rodgers Mill, East Burnside, Cupar, KY15 4DQ | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |