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Volunteering Opportunity Details

  • Retail/Cafe Volunteer
    with Royal Voluntary Service (This is not a Fife-based organisation).

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO99171 - Created/last updated: 16/01/2024



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    About this opportunity:Would you be interested in supporting a well established charity within Queen Margaret Hospital?

    Royal Voluntary Service are looking for volunteers to serve customers who will mainly be patients and NHS staff, offering them a welcoming and inviting service to enjoy good food and chat. It is hoped volunteers would get involved in one or more of the following duties:
    - Preparing basic food, e.g. soup, bacon rolls
    - Serving and clearing up
    - Stock replenishment
    - Operating tills
    - Greeting customers

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:14
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Full induction, food hygiene and health and Safety training provided
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - 45p per mile or reimbursable with proof of bus ticket

    Experience required:No skills or experience required as full training and support will be given

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsQueen Margaret Hospital, Phase 1 Accessible by Private car or public transport

    Saltire AwardThis 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:

    Please tell us what age group you are in:
    Are you looking to improve your employability prospects by volunteering?    

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