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Join the Bavs team and help make a real difference across Berwickshire. We're always looking for passionate, community-minded people to join our shops, Reuse Hub, and wider organisation.

Why Bavs

A great place to get involved

Bavs is a small but mighty team doing meaningful work across Berwickshire. Here's what makes us a great place to work and volunteer.

Community impact

Every role at Bavs contributes directly to supporting the communities of Berwickshire — from reducing waste to fighting poverty.

Friendly team

We're a close-knit, supportive team who genuinely care about each other and the work we do. No two days are the same.

Skills & development

Working at Bavs develops real skills — retail, customer service, logistics, community engagement, and more.

Now recruiting

Current vacancies

We currently have the following opportunity available. Click "Apply now" to get in touch — we'd love to hear from you.

Charity Shop & Reuse Hub Volunteer

Bavs (Berwickshire) Ltd  ·  Duns, Coldstream, Eyemouth or Chirnside

Volunteer Role Flexible Hours All Locations

Join our friendly team as a volunteer in one of our charity shops or at the Bavs Reuse Hub in Chirnside. This is a flexible, rewarding role where you can give as much or as little time as you like — every contribution makes a real difference to our communities across Berwickshire.

Hours Flexible — give as much or as little as you can
Location Duns, Coldstream, Eyemouth or Reuse Hub Chirnside
Salary Voluntary — unpaid

What you could get involved with

  • Accepting donations — welcoming donors, receiving and sorting items
  • Sorting & preparing stock — checking quality, organising goods and getting items ready for sale
  • Pricing donations — helping to price items fairly and attractively
  • Shop presentation — cleaning, tidying and ensuring a welcoming environment
  • Window displays — creating eye-catching displays to showcase stock
  • Serving customers — using the till, assisting with purchases and providing great customer service

What you'll gain

  • Be part of a welcoming, friendly team
  • Learn new skills in retail, teamwork and customer service
  • Flexible hours — give as much or as little time as you can
  • 25% discount on items after three months (items over £3)
  • Satisfaction of supporting a great cause and promoting reuse in Berwickshire

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How to apply

Fill in the form below and we'll be in touch as soon as possible. If you have any questions before applying, feel free to contact us directly.

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Volunteering Preferences

References

As an inclusive and welcoming organisation, we ask for two character references to help ensure every volunteer is ready to support others safely and responsibly.

Background

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Want to find out more before applying?

Volunteering with Bavs is a brilliant way to give something back, meet new people, and develop real skills — all while making a genuine difference in Berwickshire. We have roles across all three of our charity shops and at the Reuse Hub in Chirnside.

No experience necessary — just enthusiasm and a willingness to get stuck in.

Shop floor Sorting & pricing Customer service Reuse Hub Collections & deliveries Community events

Questions about working at Bavs?

Get in touch with Annette and the team — we're happy to chat before you apply.