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When We Need You
From 22/04/2010 onwards
About Opportunity
Trading Standards advise retailers how to avoid selling tobacco to under-18s by asking for proof of age. We also put shops and vending machines to test with the help of 16 year old volunteers. Volunteers should be non-smokers, between 16-16 1/2 and have written parental/guardian consent. Volunteers are trained in what to do and say while test purchasing, and are accompanied by a Trading Standards staff-member throughout. They are trained never to lie to shopkeepers but to avoid giving information that may identify them. Volunteers are not asked to test-purchase near to school or home and are free to pull out at any point. All transport, meals and refreshments are provided. We also give volunteers certificates confirming their volunteered hours (including travel and training), and references for college and/or jobs. If they wish, tow or more volunteers can travel and train together. Previous volunteers have found the experience enjoyable and worthwhile.
Availability
Flexible
About Shetland Islands Council Trading Standards Service
Maintenance and development of a fair and safe trading environment.
Skills & Experience
Need to be a non-smoker. Should look their actual age. Need to be responsible and polite. This activity requires written consent from a parent or guardian.
Travel Details
Depending on the volunteer's preference, training can take place at the Trading Standards offices in Lerwick, the volunteers home or after hours at their local school. We recruit volunteers from all areas of Shetland.When training and test purchasing, volunteers are transported to + from their home by a member of the Trading Standards Team, and are sent written confirmation of pick up/drop off times in advance. All Trading Standards Officers involved in test purchasing have Enhanced Disclosures.
Requirements
Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Trial Period
Training and Induction Details
Induction - background information and role play Ongoing - more practice if required Support - accompanied throughout test purchasing by a buddy More information on registration sheet
Work Type
Justice / Legal assistance
Client Group
Young People
Expenses Detail
free transport provided
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
2 x 45 minutes training sessions initially. About 4 hours per week for a few weeks when undertaking test purchasing.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Volunteers Required
6
Reference Code
55-175
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
Market House
14 Market Street
ZE1 0JP
Contact: Volunteer Centre Shetland
Tel: 01595 743910
Email: kathleen.williamson@shetland.o...
Website: http://www.va-shetland.or...
