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Published: 08/06/2010 Updated: 07/09/2011
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Shop Worker

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From 14/06/2010 onwards

About Opportunity

Volunteering with Upkeep would present an exciting and varied opportunity for interested, committed individuals. Duties will include the following:- Furniture sales and marketing Stock control Minor repairs and cleaning of furniture Administration Dealing with public enquiries Volunteers will have the opportunity to help establish and develop our new furniture re-use shop in Shettleston and play a vital role in engaging with the local community to ensure that our aims of diverting good quality re-usable furniture from landfill sites and providing low cost furniture to those who need it most The opportunity will provide the volunteer with ongoing personal development and training as well as a stable working pattern allowing them to gain transferable skills aiding their future job prospects. HOW DO YOU GET INVOLVED? You should E Mail using the REGISTER INTEREST button at the side of the page- or telephone us on 0141 778 9790. We will respond within 3 working days and make arrangements for an interview. If you do not receive a response, please contact the Volunteer Centre. It will take 4-6 weeks to start volunteering from date of initial enquiry.

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About Upkeep Furniture Recycling Project

Provision and management of social housing is the associations main function. We are also involved in community development and social care as part of our wider role remit.

Skills & Experience

Ability to work as part of a team Ability to engage with members of the public Previous retail experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Travel Details

Upkeep Furniture Shop, 981 Shettleston Road, Glasgow G32 7LN. First Bus 62 along Shettleston Road

Requirements

Application Form, Interview

Work Type

Charity Shops / Retail

Client Group

Homeless / Housing

Expenses Detail

Travel and out of pocket expenses available for volunteers

Accessibility Details

Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet

Frequency & Commitment

Volunteers will be expected to work 8 hours per week with a minimum commitment of 3 months

Minimum Age

Volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.

Volunteers Required

4

Reference Code

33-3150

Opportunity Provided By

Volunteer Centre Glasgow

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Contact Details


65 Pettigrew Street
Shettleston
Glasgow
Scotland
G32 7XR


Contact: John Thomson
Tel: 0141-763-0511/07530985487
Email: john@upkeepglasgow.org.uk
Website: http://www.upkeepglasgow....

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