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Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland’s boutique store in Perth is in desperate need of volunteers to help run the facility.

The local charity shop reopened last month after being closed during lockdown.

The closure of 45 shops across Scotland resulted in a loss of £500,000 per month of income.

Since opening the doors again, the shop team has been overwhelmed by the support from the local community, with hundreds of bags of donations being dropped off and customers queuing to pick-up a bargain.

Now, the busy store is calling for people to donate their time and help run the boutique.

They have several opportunities available in store, from helping on the shop floor, with stock donations, and keeping the shop safe by managing socially distanced queues and informing customers of safety and hygiene measures.

Sandra Kerr, shop manager at Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland’s Perth store, said: “It has been fantastic to be open again and welcome back our lovely customers. The local community have been amazing, and we really hope they can help us right now by joining the team as a volunteer.

“At Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland you are more than just a volunteer, you’re the difference between someone just surviving and really living. Our volunteers are absolutely vital in helping us run our shops and in raising funds to change people’s lives.

“We have lots of amazing opportunities and roles available and can be flexible to suit you.”

To find out more pop into the store at 44-50 High Street, call the store on 01738 623939 or email volunteering@chss.org.uk