supporting, developing and representing community groups, voluntary organisations, social enterprises and volunteering
Bric a Brac Champion (Dysart)
with Furniture Plus Ltd.
| 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 Bric a Brac Champion to organise donated bric a brac within their Dysart store • The main tasks include: · Sorting donations · Quality checking of donations · Assisting with pricing and tagging donated items · Reducing prices when appropriate · Merchandising donated items · Taking customer details for Gift Aid This is a great opportunity for someone with an interest in finding new homes for bric a brac and helping the planet, while gaining experience of customer service and merchandising • 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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| 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. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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; Trial Period | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Taster available? | No, not for this opportunity. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Travel Details | Castle Industrial Centre, Queensferry Road,
Dunfermline, Fife, KY11 8NT
7 - 21 Alexander Street
Kirkcaldy, KY1 2XX | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Saltire Award | This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25. |