Volunteering Opportunity: VO85823

• Retail Volunteer (Cowdenbeath)
  with Chest Heart And Stroke Scotland (Fife).

  Created/last updated: 12/01/2026

  
  

  About this opportunity:	Want to meet new people and make a difference in your local Cowdenbeath community? Come and volunteer at our Cowdenbeath shop! Located in the Raith Centre, our Cowdenbeath shop is a much-loved part of the local community  •  With the help of our amazing volunteers, we’re making a real difference for people living with chest, heart, stroke, and long covid conditions  •  The role is varied and flexible  •  Whether you love fashion and chatting with customers, or prefer working behind the scenes sorting donations, there’s a role for you  •  No matter your background or experience, your support can make a real impact  •  No experience or specific skills are needed  •  We provide full training and ongoing support from our friendly shop team  •  Ready to join us? Register your interest below and we’ll get in touch and share the application link with you  •  Or feel free to drop by the shop—we’d be happy to meet you and help you with your application  •  If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteering@chss  • org  • uk  •
  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:	This is an opportunity to undertake a satisfying and rewarding role. As part of our team of volunteers, you will provide customer support, whilst working in a friendly atmosphere, providing an extremely useful and appreciated service to the charity. The role includes welcoming and assisting customers, customer service and sales service, stock control, sorting donations, hanging, and ticketing stock and helping to keep the shop clean and tidy.  
  Restrictions on who can volunteer	No restrictions were specified.
  Application process:	Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; PVG membership required; References
  Taster available?	Yes: Trial shift will be provided.
  Travel Details	Unit 5, 8 Raith Ave, Centre, Cowdenbeath KY4 8LW
  Saltire Award	This opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.