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Online Fashion Clothing Volunteer (Pinner)

Context:

Since 2007, Oxfam has been selling online through its Online Shop.

http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/

 

Since launch, the shop has grown, and Oxfam now has several offices across the UK that sell purely online. Operating from behind the Oxfam Shop in Bridge Street, Pinner, the hub is one of these offices.

 

The hub brings in donations through corporate relationships and from the local Oxfam shops. These donations are then sorted, steamed and photographed before being listed to sell on Oxfam's Online Shop. Once sold, these items are dispatched to our customers using Royal Mail.

 

The role of Online Fashion\Clothing Volunteer focuses on the photography and listing online of clothing stock.

Frequency: Flexible - Ideally two mornings or afternoons per week.

 

The hub is open from Monday - Friday, 07:30-15:30.

Key responsibilities:

  • Selecting desirable pre-sorted items of clothing for sale
  • Photographing clothing for display on the Online Shop
  • Uploading and editing photographs
  • Researching specialist items online to ascertain correct pricing
  • Listing item for sale on Oxfam's Online Shop using simple listing tool software
  • Store listed items in appropriate locations within the storage room

Skills and competencies:

  • Basic knowledge or interest in clothing and fashion
  • Basic computer literacy
  • A good level of written English
  • Good teamworking skills
  • Good organisational skills

What this role can offer the volunteer:

  • Full training in all aspects of the role will be given
  • Develop your knowledge of fashion
  • Opportunity to work within a diverse and friendly team
  • Experience in online selling and computers
  • Reasonable expenses will be paid

Contact:

Kim Bishop

Tel: 0208 866 0154

Email: oxfamshopf3628@oxfam.org.uk

Application process:

Download and complete the Volunteer Application Form and send to the email address above.

Application deadline:

1st February 2013

Interview date:

TBC

Start date:

TBC

Regions:

  • South, Inc. London

Interests:

  • Shop
  • Office

Work Days:

  • Weekdays

Work Times:

  • Day Time