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Volunteer showcase

From a few spare hours to a life-long commitment, over 20,000 Oxfam volunteers of all ages and backgrounds make a huge contribution to our fight against global poverty.

But putting in the hours is only a part of the story, as these inspiring volunteers show.

Volunteer showcase

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Keen dressmaker Bryony from Newcastle has been an Oxfam volunteer for seven years. She saw an opportunity for Oxfam to cash in on the trend for vintage styles and set about personalising and accessorising ordinary donated stock. The result - unique must-have items for a new fashion-conscious clientele, more funds raised for Oxfam and the Joe Mitty Award for Entrepreneurial Spirit 2010.

  • Keen dressmaker Bryony from Newcastle has been an Oxfam volunteer for seven years. She saw an opportunity for Oxfam to cash in on the trend for vintage styles and set about personalising and accessorising ordinary donated stock. The result - unique must-have items for a new fashion-conscious clientele, more funds raised for Oxfam and the Joe Mitty Award for Entrepreneurial Spirit 2010.
  • Pieter has an MBE for his 40 years of voluntary work for Oxfam. This former bank manager has put his financial and auditing skills to use in Oxfam shops across London, developing professional accounting systems, and training hundreds of volunteers.
  • "Being a campaigner for Oxfam at one of the biggest UK festivals has been an amazing experience and a great way to spend one of my summer weekends. I met more people than I can remember and helped spread the word about Oxfam's work to overcome poverty." Richard Casson, Oxfam Campaigner.
  • "Being a recent graduate with a qualification but no associated or relevant work experience entering the job market, I researched voluntary internships online and realised I could contribute my time, and in return develop and acquire new skills. I chose Oxfam due to the exposure I would gain from the diverse programmes and activities it performs and participates in." Lorraine Sebata, Regional HR Executive Intern.
  • 'Volunteering at Trailtrekker was great fun. A friend and I did it together and met some really nice people on our shift. But most of all it was inspiring to cheer on the trekkers and see how our cheers and applause really lifted their spirits. I feel like I got as much out of it as they did!' Carol Wong, Trailtrekker volunteer.

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