Stock Generator Volunteer

Why we want you

We believe everyone has the right to live life to the full following the diagnosis of a chest or heart condition, long covid, or a stroke. By volunteering with our Retail team, you can make a real difference to people in Scotland who are isolated, scared, or anxious about their condition.

What you will be doing

• Approaching, telephoning, and emailing, shops, local businesses, and community venues and groups to ask for stock donations to be sold in the retail shops.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships between donors, shop teams and drivers to arrange the collection and drop off of donations.
• Thanking donors for their support.

The skills you need

• Enjoy engaging with people
• Happy and confident to approach people
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to keep accurate records

What is in it for you

• Meet new people
• Improve your own health and wellbeing
• Learn and develop new skills
• Make a real difference to the people Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland support
• Use your skills and learn new ones
• Make a real difference to people with our conditions

Expenses

Reasonable out of pocket expenses will be re-imbursed. These should be discussed with your line manager prior to outlay and must be submitted within the prescribed guidelines as detailed in the Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland Volunteer Expenses Policy.

Disclaimer

In line with our commitment to safeguarding, this role is subject to a Basic Disclosure check. Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland is committed to equality of opportunity, and we aim to ensure no volunteer is unfairly treated on the grounds of an offending background.