Salvation Army Trading Co
There are always opportunities to try out a range of different jobs, from working on the shop floor to upcycling donated furniture, allowing volunteers to pick up useful new skills in a professional environment. You can also access FREE training on our award winning platform, The Learning Booth.
No
Shop / Retail
Physical health benefits: developing a healthy lifestyle and improving self-rated health, Social benefits: improving companionship, tackling social isolation, and increasing social capital, Mental well-being: improving confidence, purpose, and life satisfaction, Instrumental benefits – developing new skills and knowledge, gaining awards and qualifications, increasing employability
Saltire Awards, Duke of Edinburgh Award, Youth Scotland Awards
Daily
Other
Long-term volunteer = over six months
Yes
Mental, Learning, Physical
Yes
Conversational
Yes
Yes
None
None
No gender restriction
No
No
No
A 30 min induction covering Health & Safety, Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, Data Protection, Housekeeping and Safeguarding amongst other subjects
Initial induction followed by role specific training
Dependent on role
In-person
No
Application form, References required, Informal chat, Formal interview, Probation period
Public Liability, Personal Accident, Professional Indemnity
Yes
Yes
