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Volunteering Opportunity: VO104145

  • PAT Tester (Dunfermline)
    with Furniture Plus Ltd.

    Created/last updated: 12/02/2026


    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 a PAT Tester to ensure the safety of donated electrical items
     •  The main tasks include: • Checking the condition of donated goods • Performing safety checks on electrical items • Recording data on an iPad relating to the tests This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys practical tasks, and would like to gain experience working with electrical items
     •  Volunteers can acquire 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
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    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:They provide a full induction (Health & Safety). Each volunteer will be partnered up with a fully experienced member of staff to begin with, and there will always be a named contact on hand to provide support. PAT Tester training can be acquired for volunteers.
    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. These expenses are available on a case by case basis

    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. A knowledge of different electrical items, an ability to use basic tools, and an ability to make independent decisions are needed for this role. Volunteers also need to be able to use basic technology to record the results of the tests.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsCastle Industrial Centre, Queensferry Road, Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8NT.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.