Vinted Online Sales Volunteer

The aim of Birthlink is to enhance the well-being and promote the welfare of all people affected by adoption with a Scottish connection.  We need to fundraise to enable us to extend our services and help more people.

One of the avenues of generating income is to sell clothing online. We are looking for a volunteer who would be able to identify vintage or other pre-loved clothing that would sell on Vinted and eBay. Take photographs of the items and posting them online, using the camera on your phone.

Location: Birthlink Thrift Shop, 6 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HN

Hours: To fit in with your schedule. We are open Monday – Saturday.  We ask for a commitment of 3 hours per week.

 Skills and abilities needed:

• Knows fashion brands
• Enjoys putting together pre-loved outfits for photo shoots
• Flair for fashion
• Experience with posting on Vinted and/or eBay.

Benefits: Working at the oldest charity shop in Scotland with the friendliest staff while you learn new skills

Support/training: H&S policies to be read and understood. Shop Manager will be first point of contact to support.

How to apply:

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. To better understand your qualifications and suitability for this role, please email liz.laing@birthlink.org.uk with your CV and respond to the following question:

Can you describe any previous experience you have had in identifying vintage or pre-loved clothing items that could be sold online, particularly on platforms such as Vinted and eBay? If you don't have direct experience, please share any relevant skills or knowledge you believe would be beneficial for this task.

Please note you will need to be based in Edinburgh with the ability to work at our 6 Bruntsfield Place, Edinburgh EH10 4HN location.

This role is advertised as part of TPP's Free Giving Back Services. This volunteer advertisement copy has been supplied to TPP and applicants apply direct to the organisation. Please contact the organisation directly if you have any questions about this volunteer role.