
Staff and volunteers at Motherwell's PDSA shop urging locals to donate their unwanted items
Staff and volunteers at Motherwell's PDSA shop are urging locals to donate their unwanted items or time to help sick and injured pets
The shop is desperate for good quality donations including kid's games, ornaments and jewellery as well as men's and ladies clothes, shoes and accessories.
PDSA Shop Assistant Manager, Kirsteen Reynolds said: 'Perhaps your wardrobe is bulging with unworn clothes or your shelves are full of books you never read? Why not have a clear-out and donate your unwanted items to PDSA? As well as de-cluttering your home, you'll be helping a very worthy cause at the same time.
Kirsteen is also appealing for local people to lend a hand and volunteer at the shop.
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She added: 'We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers who are passionate about pets and who can lend a hand.
'Volunteering for PDSA is fun and the skills you learn look great on any CV, plus you get to meet new people and make some friends along the way. No previous retail experience is needed, as full training is provided for all new volunteers. So, if you would like to help sick and injured pets, why not join our friendly volunteer team.'
For more details about volunteering for PDSA, please visit www.pdsa.org.uk/volunteering
Located at Brandon Parade South, the Motherwell PDSA shop raises vital funds to provide free and low cost vet care for those who struggle to pay treatment costs for their sick and injured pets.
PDSA encourages all supporters to sign up for Gift Aid* if they are a UK tax payer, to help their donations go even further. Gift Aid allows PDSA to claim an additional 25 per cent of the value of each item sold.
For more information about Motherwell PDSA shop, please contact Kirsteen on 01698 262279.

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