Books Volunteer (Manchester)

We are a very busy and thriving Oxfam in Manchester city centre. We are looking for someone who can volunteer to help out  in our popular book department for a minimum of 4 hours a week on either a Mon/Tues /Thurs Fri or Sat.

Frequency: Minimum 4 hours a week between either 10am- 2pm or 2pm-6pm Monday to Saturday or 12pm-5pm on a Sunday.

• Working within Oxfam's book retail standards
• Sorting through and identifying stock appropriate for sale
• Pricing stock
• Merchandising stock
• Culling and replenishing stock
• Researching and pricing books online
• Working within a team

• An interest in books and reading
• Reliable and punctual
• Enthusiasm and the willingness to learn
• Work as part of a team
• Proactive and able to work off own initiative as well as take instruction
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail

• Gain and develop retail experience
• Use existing skills and develop new ones
• Enhance CV
• An interesting and varied experience
• Work as part of a diverse team
• Help Oxfam overcome poverty and suffering

Jo Maylott /Nicola Rust

Email: Oxfamshopf1170@oxfam.org.uk

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

15^th   April 2013

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