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Purpose of the role

Volunteering as a member of our Charity Shops, you will enjoy working within a professional team providing a high-quality retail service. Assisting in the day to day running of the shop and meeting agreed performance targets to maximise sales and profitability. You can be talking and serving customers making them feel welcome, creating eye-catching and stylish windows, and displays.

Responsible to

Shop Manager; Retail Area Manager; Volunteer Services Manager

Activities of the role

• To promote and raise the profile of the Hospice throughout the local community and the importance of raising funds through the shop
• To assist and serve customers, providing a service of the highest standard
• Receive delivery of donations, ensuring gift aid and information is collated
• To assist with processing stock, including sorting, pricing and hanging of donated items
• Marketing and presenting merchandise in an attractive and presentable manner to ensure a positive image of the Hospice is maintained
• To assist the Shop Manager in the rotation of stock with the charity’s other shops
• If required, be involved with the till operation and handling of cash
• Replenish and restock shelves when required
• Sorting donated goods into saleable stock and items for recycling
• To ensure that the shop premises are always clean and tidy
• Respond to and resolve customer queries and complaints in person and by telephone
• Always understanding the importance of confidentiality and maintaining high standards with regard to communicating information in a confidential manner

Skills & Personal qualities

• Friendly and welcoming manner with excellent customer service skills
• Cheerful nature, good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate confidently with the public
• Are comfortable taking the initiative to approach people and offer assistance
• Work effectively, both independently and as part of a team
• Ability to recognise the importance of establishing a good rapport with staff
• Good literacy and numerical skills and confident in cash handling
• Willingness to undertake training which will help in your role
• Smart and neat appearance in line with organisational standards

Time commitment

Volunteers should be able to make a regular commitment of a minimum of one/two/three-hour shift on a regular basis.

Training

• Shop Induction Programme
• Hospice Induction Day Training
• Use of till and card machine
• Participation in regular meetings and any other opportunities will be advised when they occur

Recruitment Process

Informal chat with Shop Manager and completion of application form
Two references

This year we are piloting a new programme aimed at new Strathclyde students. We want to help them settle into their new lives at Strathclyde and in Glasgow and the perfect people to help us with this are the students who have already been at Strathclyde for at least a year! 

As a StrathMates volunteer, you will have the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of new students and can shape the first experiences at Strathclyde.  

You and another StrathMates volunteer will be matched with around 10 people that are new to Strathclyde. We will match you based on interests as best as possible to help you enjoy your time together. 

Key responsibilities

• Keep in touch with your group for six weeks
• Organise at least three meetups for your group together with another StrathMates volunteer
• Attend StrathMates events organised by Strath Union
• Share your feedback about the project and your volunteer experience with Strath Union staff

Your volunteering will be fully flexible around your studies and other commitments, and you will be supported by the Strath Union team throughout your experience. You will be provided with full training and all that we ask is that you are available on Thursday 5th December from 5-8pm. Please note that attending the training is compulsory. If you are not able to make this time please get in touch using the email below.

We are looking for enthusiastic, friendly people to join our StrathMates community. This volunteering opportunity will last for six weeks, but you never know, your group could end up being friends for life.

Deadline for applications is Thursday 28th November.

For any questions please contact strathunion.strathmates@strath.ac.uk

Background Information
Scottish Fair Trade was set up in 2007 to co-ordinate Scotland’s campaign to 
become one of the world’s first Fair Trade Nations. We are a membership-based organisation focused on supporting Fair Trade activity in Scotland and working strategically to promote Fair Trade and embed values of fairness in all aspects of Scottish society. 

We have now published two reports into Fair Trade expenditure and policy commitments within Scotland’s public sector. The overall aim of this Development Volunteer role will be to support this project.

Role description
The role of Development Volunteer may involve the following:

• Engaging with public sector bodies and their procurement teams
• Producing reports including research findings, learning and future recommendations

There is scope to grow and develop in this role according to your personal 
skills, motivation and time commitment. 

Depending on interest, the volunteer could have the opportunity to present at the next International Fair Trade Towns Conference, which will take place in August 2025, in Edinburgh. This conference, previously held in Cape Town, South Africa, will attract delegates from across the world who are campaigning for trade and climate justice.

Person specification 

• Strong IT skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to prioritise and accomplish tasks efficiently
• Organised, reliable, punctual
• Comfortable working independently 
• In-depth knowledge of Fair Trade issues is not essential but is desirable

Support
You will be supported by Scottish Fair Trade’s Chief Executive and Development Officer, whom you should approach for support, advice, and questions regarding your role.

Location
Scottish Fair Trade’s office is based at Robertson House, 152 Bath 
Street, Glasgow G2 4TB. The staff team are currently working primarily from home. The volunteering opportunity is therefore online.

Hours
Hours and days will be agreed at the start of the volunteering. As this is a voluntary position, we appreciate that hours may fluctuate depending on your other commitments. 

If interested, please click 'apply' to receive more information about the application process.

Deadline to apply is Monday 25th November.

Join Strath Union and Sustainable Strathclyde in Building a Cleaner, Greener Glasgow!

Be part of our afternoon litter pick as we celebrate European Waste Reduction Week and National Tree Week and work together to care for Glasgow City.

Meet us at 12 pm at the Mandela Auditorium on Strath Union Level 1 (51 Richmond Street) to collect your equipment and get set for an impactful day. Whether you can join us for half an hour or the whole afternoon, every bit counts towards creating a cleaner city!

We will start by picking up cigarette butts outside the Andersonian Library and then continue down Cathedral Street past Strathclyde Sport and City of Glasgow College – Walk up N Hanover St and take right to St Mungo Avenue – Walk along St Mungo Avenue and Kennedy St all the way past Townhead Village Hall and St Mungo's Student Roost accommodation - Turn left to St James Road and walk down until reach Castle Street – Turn right and clean around Cathedral Square – Depending on time, either walk down High Street or John Knox St and then Duke Street/George Street back to the Union. However, please note this is just an initial plan, and we will find the best areas to clean up on the day!

We’ll have tea, coffee, and snacks available for all volunteers as a thank-you for your support.

Everyone is welcome! Please click 'apply' to find out how to get involved!

For questions, please contact rinna.vare@strath.ac.uk.

Starter Packs Glasgow is a Govan based Charity which delivers packs of essential household items to people moving into new tenancies, having previously faced a range of challenges.

We are looking for volunteer drivers and van team assistants to help deliver these packs and also collect items for our two shops in Govan, The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest in Govan. Some of these items can be furniture so likely to include some heavy lifting although manual handling training will be provided.

Volunteers will be part of a very friendly team with flexibility for volunteers in terms of the amount of time and days you can support us.

Please note that for this role you will need to have a full, clean and valid driver's licence for drivers

We look forward to welcoming your support and becoming part of our wonderful team!

If you are interested click 'apply' and the team will get in touch with you!

Starter Packs Glasgow is a Govan based Charity which delivers packs of essential household items to people moving into new tenancies, having previously faced a range of challenges.

This role is for someone looking for a bespoke volunteering opportunity, using your strengths or exploring your interests! This could be in fundraising, marketing, website management or something else!

If you are interested in chatting with the staff at Starter Packs to find the exact right opportunity for you, click 'apply' and the team will be in touch.

With two cracking charity shops in The Magpie's Eye and The Magpie's Nest which help support Starter Packs Glasgow's vital work, we really need brilliant Volunteer Retail Assistants to help us operate both shops.

From sorting through donations and pricing up items to helping us re-stock and sell across both shops, volunteers will be joining a great family here doing a brilliant service.

Offering flexibility in terms of the amount of hours you can offer, our shops are open Monday to Saturday 9.30-5.30pm with flexibility across that week. No amount of time is too small and we are incredibly grateful to all our volunteers.

In return for your help, you will be joining a wonderful team who have a lot of laughs alongside the important work they do. Alongside a Starter Packs T-shirt, tea, coffee, snacks and biscuits will be on offer along with a shop discount if you see anything you'd like to buy. We get wonderful and varied donations so there's probably bound to be something that catches your eye!

If interested, please click the apply button once you have logged in and registered. One of our team will then be in touch with you to arrange a visit around the charity and both shops.
 

Fight for the Night takes place annually, during 16 Days of Action. We march to demand action to make our streets safer and show solidarity to survivors of rape and sexual assault. This year the march will take place on Thursday 28th November.

We believe that, as women, trans and non-binary people and those presenting as female, we have the right to walk the streets at night without the fear of sexual and gendered violence. We want to protest against the stigma surrounding rape and sexual assault, the victim-blaming that goes alongside this and make our thoughts known on the appalling rape conviction rate in Scotland. 

As a volunteer, you will be acting as a steward during the march and supporting events in the run-up to or in the aftermath of the march, such as a banner making session. As a member of the Steward / Safety team you will be greeting people arriving at the gathering point, answering questions about the march and its route, and direct the foot flow. You will also be responsible for spotting health and safety concerns and reporting these to the Lead Organiser. After the march, you will help direct participants back to Strath Union, where there will be teas, coffee, and snacks provided.

You must be available from 5pm - 8.30pm on the day of the march. We will be meeting at 5pm at Strath Union and taking the subway to Kelvinbridge together. All volunteers’ subway expenses will be reimbursed.

Who are Refuweegee: 

Refuweegee is a community-led charity that gives people a way to welcome and embrace those newest to arrive. We strive to ensure that people who have been forced to flee their homes arrive in Scotland to a warm welcome and some of the things that will help them to feel more at home here.

Role summary: 

As a Refuweegee Rep, you will help to raise awareness and support for Refuweegee’s mission on the University of Strathclyde campus closely working with other students, societies, and staff members. This flexible role allows you to commit as much or as little time as you can, with activities that range from simply sharing information about Refuweegee to actively engaging the student body in events and fundraisers.
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Share information about Refuweegee’s work on campus. 
• Organise small events or fundraisers (e.g., bake sales, donation drives) to gather support and raise funds for Refuweegee. 
• Inspire fellow students and student groups such as societies and sports clubs to get involved in supporting Refuweegee. 
• Act as a point of contact on campus for students interested in learning more about Refuweegee’s work or becoming involved themselves. 

This is not an exhaustive or definite list of activities that you will be involved with in the role – as a new role there is great flexibility for your own ideas and creativity too!
 

 Benefits of the Role: 

• Gain experience in community outreach, event planning, and advocacy. 
• Develop your communication, organisational, and other skills. 
• Build a network of like-minded individuals passionate about social impact. 
• Log your hours and skills on your profile and get access to Rewards and Recognition from Strath Union. 
• Flexibility to adapt the role around your studies and availability. 
• Access to a supportive volunteer community at Refuweegee and Strath Union. 
   

Time Commitment: 

This role is designed to be as flexible as your schedule allows.
 

No specific experience required, but the role is ideal for students who are: 

• Passionate about community building, inclusivity, and supporting newcomers. 
• Interested in gaining experience in non-profit work, social justice, or event planning. 
• Motivated and enthusiastic about promoting positive change. 

WISE Mentoring is a community organisation that supports children living in the North East of Glasgow by recruiting and training university students to support children by focusing on Wellbeing, Inspiration, Support and Empowerment. We are looking for translators to help translate our Wisebooks!

Our mentees work from 'Wisebooks'. We are currently trying to translate them into as many languages as possible. If you are fluent or heavily competent in any language, we'd love to hear from you!