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Volunteer Team Leader (Pinner)

Context:

This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and trend setting Oxfam Shop. You will be working with the Shop Managers and given relevant training as required to enable you to help run this busy shop. This is a great opportunity to gain managerial experience in a busy retail environment.

Two or more days per week, including one Saturday per month

Key responsibilities:

  • Training to the level of assistant manager
  • To take responsibility for the operation of the shop in the absence of a Manager, including cash handling, financial management, till work and volunteer recruitment
  • Know and understand all aspects of an Oxfam Shop
  • Understanding the work Oxfam does
  • Visit our Head Office in Oxford
  • Possibility of work experience within other Oxfam departments

Skills and competencies:

  • A willingness to learn
  • Reliability
  • Should be able to work at least one Saturday a month
  • Enjoy working within an amazing shop team 
  • Commitment
  • Honesty

What this role can offer the volunteer:

  • The opportunity to use your skills acquired from life and to develop new ones
  • To manage and become part of our established team of volunteers and  manage the volunteer rota
  • To become involved in the campaigning or fundraising side of our work if desired
  • Understand Oxfam's work and know you will make a difference
  • The confidence after your training to manage the shop in the absence of a Manager

Contact:

Nada Whincop

Email: oxfamshopf8044@oxfam.org.uk

Tel: 02084290926

Application process:

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

Application deadline:

 1st March 2013

Interview date:

 TBC

Start date:

 TBC

Regions:

  • South, Inc. London

Interests:

  • Shop

Work Days:

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends

Work Times:

  • Day Time