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  • Retail Assistant
    with PDSA - Kirkcaldy

    Volunteer Opportunity No. VO48210 - Created/last updated: 15/02/2022



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    Opportunity

    About this opportunity:Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday in particular, to assist and serve customers, providing a service of the highest standard.
    You will also be required to -
    assist in hanging of donated clothing and laying out of bricabrac and other donated goods
    be involved in cash handling and till operation,
    increase revenue through add-on sales at the til,
    assist the manager in ensuring stock and cash security,
    assist in keeping the store premises clean and tidy,
    assist and develop the volunteer team.
    You must apply via the PDSA website pdsa.org.uk - FVA can help you with this if you wish, see the side of this page for our phone number or fill out the form below.

    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:16
    Maximum age:no upper age limit has been specified
    Training provided:No details were provided about the training made available to volunteers. Please contact us to find out more.

    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Refund on travel expenses on production of travel receipt and only if volunteering for 4 hours per day or more.

    Experience required:Smart appearance - dress code smart and practical reflecting the professional image presented by PDSA. Enjoy working in a team environment. Enjoy working with the public. Possess or would like to develop strong customer care skills. Confident in handl

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    Volunteers aged 14/15 can assist on a Saturday only

    Application process:Other

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel Details170 High Street, Kirkcaldy

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is not suitable for 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:
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