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  • Tea Trolley Assistant
    with Royal Voluntary Service (Fife): East Fife Good Neighbours and Community Transport

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO47843 - Created/last updated: 04/08/2020



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    About this opportunity:Working within a team to provide an excellent service to patients, visitors and staff within the hospital. This will involve providing a trolley service which originates from the Tea Bar. You will be required to carry out a variety of duties including dispensing tea/coffee; selling confectionery; using the till; keeping work area(s) clean and tidy; keeping stock levels up by filling trolley.
    Most importantly, providing a good, cheerful and efficient service.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:70
    Training provided:Full training in all aspects of the job will be given by the Unit Manager. There will always be 2 volunteers at any given time providing the Trolley Service with back up from Tea Bar.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - 45p per mile for car use or face value of public transport ticket paid monthly by BACS.

    Experience required:Previous shop experience useful (but not necessary). Pleasant, cheerful disposition and manner. Some experience within a customer service environment useful (but not essential). Ability to work within a team. Flexibility in relation to hours of work.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Induction/Training; Informal Chat; Interview; References; Trial Period

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsQueen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline.

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

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Royal Voluntary Service (Fife): East Fife Good Neighbours and Community Transport has the following, additional volunteering opportunities:
  - Cafe Volunteer
  - Elderly Companion
  - Tea Bar Assistant
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  - Befriender
  - Mini Bus Driver
  - Shop Assistant
  - Speaker

Type of volunteering: Catering
Opportunities which benefit Health/Hospitals/Hospices


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