Volunteer vacancies
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website why not consider donating some spare time in your local Oxfam shop? It
will give you a fantastic insight into the hub of the UK's largest charity and
will put you in an ideal position when that perfect volunteer slot comes up.
Latest volunteer vacancies
Information and Communications Assistant (Oxford)
Collection Coordinator (Reigate, home-based)
Collection Coordinator (Reading, home-based)
Collection Coordinator (Milton Keynes, home-based)
Collection Coordinator (Maidstone, home-based)
Collection Coordinator (Kingston, home-based)
Volunteer Events Organiser (Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire)
Volunteer Book Associate (Cleckheaton, West Yorkshire)
Oxfam Collection Coordinator (West Midlands)
Oxfam Collection Coordinator (Leicestershire)
Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader Volunteer (London)
Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader Volunteer (Surrey)
Oxfam Fundraising Group Member (Birmingham)
Oxfam Collection Coordinator (Merseyside)
Voluntary Deputy Manager (Lancaster)
Human Resources Volunteer (Trading) (Oxford)
Oxfam Youth Board members (various positions in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London)
Picture Desk Volunteer (Intern ad. Opens new page)
Oxjam Regional Manager (35 positions available)
Oxfam Scotland Advisory Group (Scotland)
Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader (various positions across Central England)
Treasury and Banking Assistant (Oxford)
Ongoing volunteer vacancies
Book Department Manager (Enfield)
Volunteer eBay Salesperson (Leamington Spa)
Volunteer Driver/Book Bank Collector (Leamington Spa)
Women’s Clothing Volunteers (eight vacancies) (Lancaster)
Volunteer Accessories Assistants (four vacancies) (Lancaster)
Volunteer Treasurer (Lancaster)
Volunteer Till Operators (Lancaster)
New Product Volunteers (Lancaster)
Volunteer Merchandisers (two vacancies) (Lancaster)
Men’s Clothing Volunteers (four vacancies) (Lancaster)
Homewares Volunteer (Lancaster)
Voluntary Children’s Clothing & Toys Specialist (Lancaster)
Collection Coordinator (Scotland)
Clothing Speciailst (St. Johns Wood)
Volunteer Retail Assistant (Wrexham)
Shop volunteer positions (Bedford)
Driver (Streatham)
Clothing merchandisers (Durham city Boutique)
Clothing team members (Durham city Boutique)
Shop Assistant (South Woodford)
Sorter or till operator (Epping)
Homewares and Collectables Valuer(s) (Epping)
Shop Assistant (South Woodford)
Book Sorter and Pricer (North Berwick, East Lothian)
Volunteer Sales Assistant (North Berwick, East Lothian)
Voluntary Deputy Manager (North Berwick, East Lothian)
Oxfam Collection Coordinator (South East of England)
Book Salesperson (London, Edgware)
Book Sorter(s) (London, Southgate)
Book Sorter(s) (London, Green Lanes)
Volunteer Sales Assistant (London)
Picker and Packer (Hertfordshire)
Photographer and creator (Hertfordshire)
Fashionista (Hertfordshire)
Oxfam Collection Coordinator (North West England)
Volunteer Sunday Manager (Chorlton, Manchester)
Volunteer Sales Assistant (Oadby, Leicestershire)
Volunteer Shift Supervisor (Chorlton, Manchester)
Volunteer Sales Assistant (Chorlton, Manchester)
Fairtrade and eco-product merchandiser (Chorlton, Manchester)
Homewares & collectables volunteer (Chorlton, Manchester)
Till Operator (Chorlton, Manchester)
Stock Control & Management Team (Huddersfield)
Online Sales Coordinator (Huddersfield)
Product & Despatch Coordinator (Huddersfield)
Unwrapped Specialist and Promoter (Lancaster)
Till Operators (Lancaster)
New Product Specialist (Lancaster)
Online Sales Assistant(s) (London)
Music Sorters (Walthamstow)
Homewares and Collectables Valuers (Walthamstow)
Book sorters (Walthamstow)
Volunteer Supervisor (Banbury)
Till Operator (Caversham)
Shop Recruitment Officer (Caversham)
Sales Assistant / till operator (Rhyl)
Retail supervisor (Bloomsbury Books)
Volunteer deputy manager – online shop (Keswick)
Volunteer photographer (Keswick)
Book Sorter and Pricer (Keswick)
Clothes sorters (Keswick)
Dispatch Controller (Keswick)
Homeware and Collectables (Keswick)
Stamps (Philatelist) sorter and pricer (Keswick)
Shop Assistant (Keswick)
Till Operator (Keswick)
Volunteer Sales assistant (Wallingford)
Shop assistant (Godalming)
Unwrapped sales co-ordinator (Banbury)
Sunday sales assistant (Welwyn Garden City)
Clothing sorters (Wigston)
Till operators (Wigston)
Book sorter and pricer (Fareham)
Volunteer shift leader (Lytham)
Volunteer new product coordinator (Lytham)
Volunteer sales assistant (Lytham)
Shop recruitment officer (Lytham)
Retail assistant (Chiswick)
Children’s department specialist (South Oxhey)
Administrative Helper – two vacancies (South Oxhey)
Retail assistant (London)
Information and Communications Assistant (Oxford)
Location:
Oxford
Commitment:
4 months
Context:
Shop Support Team within Trading Division.
Oxfam is the market leader in charity retail 700 shops throughout the UK, with over 21,000 volunteers. The purpose of the Trading Division is to make as much money as possible to fund Oxfam's work to end poverty.
Key responsibilities:
- Answering a variety of queries that come to the team from Oxfam staff, volunteers, and customers (through email, letter, and on the phone).
- Assisting in keeping information up to date (including updating our Intranet site).
- Supporting the Shop Support team in learning about, and working on, various projects (e.g. Marketing or shop procedures).
Skills and competences:
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Basic PC skills are required (such as use of email and the Internet). Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel would be beneficial. But willing to train.
- Willingness and desire to learn about Oxfam and how its shops operate. Be able to pick up information quickly and be able to apply it when appropriate.
- Ability to work as part of a close team, sharing desks and mucking in when things need to get done.
Contact:
Brenda Ryan
bryan@oxfam.org.uk
0300 2001 333
or: 01865 472368
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
9 April
Interview date:
16 April
Start date:
To be confrimed
Collection Coordinator (Reigate)
Location:
Reigate, based at home
Commitment:
4 – 6 hours a week, very flexible, may include some weekends
Context:
Supporter Marketing Division – Community Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collecting to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to collect cash
- Keeping accurate account of money collected and banking the donations
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy, numeric and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and honest
- Good knowledge of your local community
What this role can offer the volunteer:
- Gain management skills and fundraising experience
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience recruiting, managing, and motivating teams of volunteers
- Gain key administrative and IT skills
- Full training and induction into Oxfam and it’s work
- All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel
Contact:
Kizzy Wardle
Kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207 802 9995
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
3 April
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confrimed
Collection Coordinator (Reading)
Location:
Reading, based at home
Commitment:
4 – 6 hours a week, very flexible, may include some weekends
Context:
Supporter Marketing Division – Community Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collecting to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to collect cash
- Keeping accurate account of money collected and banking the donations
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy, numeric and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and honest
- Good knowledge of your local community
What this role can offer the volunteer:
- Gain management skills and fundraising experience
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience recruiting, managing, and motivating teams of volunteers
- Gain key administrative and IT skills
- Full training and induction into Oxfam and it’s work
- All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel
Contact:
Kizzy Wardle
Kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207 802 9995
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
3 April
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confrimed
Collection Coordinator (Milton Keynes)
Location:
Milton Keynes, based at home
Commitment:
4 – 6 hours a week, very flexible, may include some weekends
Context:
Supporter Marketing Division – Community Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collecting to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to collect cash
- Keeping accurate account of money collected and banking the donations
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy, numeric and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and honest
- Good knowledge of your local community
What this role can offer the volunteer:
- Gain management skills and fundraising experience
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience recruiting, managing, and motivating teams of volunteers
- Gain key administrative and IT skills
- Full training and induction into Oxfam and it’s work
- All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel
Contact:
Kizzy Wardle
Kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207 802 9995
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
3 April
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confrimed
Collection Coordinator (Maidstone)
Location:
Maidstone, based at home
Commitment:
4 – 6 hours a week, very flexible, may include some weekends
Context:
Supporter Marketing Division – Community Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collecting to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to collect cash
- Keeping accurate account of money collected and banking the donations
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy, numeric and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and honest
- Good knowledge of your local community
What this role can offer the volunteer:
- Gain management skills and fundraising experience
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience recruiting, managing, and motivating teams of volunteers
- Gain key administrative and IT skills
- Full training and induction into Oxfam and it’s work
- All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel
Contact:
Kizzy Wardle
Kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207 802 9995
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
3 April
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confrimed
Collection Coordinator (Kingston / Surbiton)
Location:
Kingston / Surbiton, based at home
Commitment:
4 – 6 hours a week, very flexible, may include some weekends
Context:
Supporter Marketing Division – Community Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collecting to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to collect cash
- Keeping accurate account of money collected and banking the donations
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy, numeric and interpersonal skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and honest
- Good knowledge of your local community
What this role can offer the volunteer:
- Gain management skills and fundraising experience
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience recruiting, managing, and motivating teams of volunteers
- Gain key administrative and IT skills
- Full training and induction into Oxfam and it’s work
- All reasonable expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel
Contact:
Kizzy Wardle
Kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207 802 9995
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
3 April
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confrimed
Volunteer Events Organiser
Location:
Cleckheaton West Yorkshire
Commitment:
Hours negotiable to suit role.
Context:
Cleckheaton Oxfam Shop
Key responsibilities:
- Generate fundraising and publicity ideas for the shop such as Bookfest Events.
- Handling logistics of events.
- Rounding up volunteers as needed.
Skills and competences:
- Enthusiasm and drive to organise successful events for the shop such as Bookfest or school activities.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Experience of organising events and arranging publicity. Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Links with the local community and ideas!
- Understanding of computers and the internet.
Contact:
Anna Alderson
Oxfamshopf0722@Oxfam.org.uk
01274 876 980
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
26 March
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confrimed
Volunteer Book Associate
Location:
Cleckheaton West Yorkshire
Commitment:
Negotiable. Preferably a minimum of 4 hours a week. Various days are possible.
Context:
Book Department, Cleckheaton.
Key responsibilities:
- Identifying saleable books from donations, valuing and pricing them.
- Keeping the shop floor well stocked and looking good.
- Helping to maintain back room standards and recycling practices.
- Assist customers with finding the books they are looking for.
Skills and competences:
- A passion for books.
- Enthusiasm and knowledge of books. This may be a certain area- fiction/non fiction/kids.
- Friendly and able to work in a team and share information
Contact:
Anna Alderson
Oxfamshopf0722@Oxfam.org.uk
01274 876 980
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
26 March
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confrimed
Oxfam Collection Coordinator
Location:
Based at home, you choose when and where to collect!
Commitment:
Six to eight hours per week which can be worked flexibly but may include weekend collections.
This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity and we request a minimum commitment of six months.
Context:
Oxfam is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help raise money from cash collections in Leicestershire.
As an Oxfam Collection Coordinator, you'll decide where's best to set up collections – it could be your local shopping centre, supermarket or at a big music concert or theatre show. You'll use your organisation skills to apply for permits and recruit a team of collectors – we'll give you advice on where to advertise for collectors, but you may want to ask friends and family too!
This is a rewarding role as you'll be able to clearly see what a difference you've made – after every collection, you'll be able to sit down with your team of volunteers and count the money together. Every little really does help; and by doing this role you'll see that a friendly smile and a collecting bucket really can make a difference!
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds – every penny counts!
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Managing and motivating a team of collectors at each cash collection
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to cash collect
- Issuing up to date fundraising materials to collectors and keeping an accurate record of money collected.
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and knowledge of local community
- Computer experience desirable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What this role can offer you:
- Gain fantastic management skills and fundraising experience by contributing to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering
- The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in one of the worlds’ leading charities
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience in recruiting, managing and motivating teams of volunteers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Gaining key administrative and IT skills
- Full training in the role and induction into Oxfam and its work
- Your expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel.
Contact:
Jenna Wills
jwills@oxfam.org.uk
07917 323 538
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
30 April
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Oxfam Collection Coordinator
Location:
Based at home, you choose when and where to collect!
Commitment:
Six to eight hours per week which can be worked flexibly but may include weekend collections.
This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity and we request a minimum commitment of six months.
Context:
Oxfam is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help raise money from cash collections in Leicestershire.
As an Oxfam Collection Coordinator, you'll decide where's best to set up collections – it could be your local shopping centre, supermarket or at a big music concert or theatre show. You'll use your organisation skills to apply for permits and recruit a team of collectors – we'll give you advice on where to advertise for collectors, but you may want to ask friends and family too!
This is a rewarding role as you'll be able to clearly see what a difference you've made – after every collection, you'll be able to sit down with your team of volunteers and count the money together. Every little really does help; and by doing this role you'll see that a friendly smile and a collecting bucket really can make a difference!
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds – every penny counts!
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Managing and motivating a team of collectors at each cash collection
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to cash collect
- Issuing up to date fundraising materials to collectors and keeping an accurate record of money collected.
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and knowledge of local community
- Computer experience desirable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What this role can offer you:
- Gain fantastic management skills and fundraising experience by contributing to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering
- The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in one of the worlds’ leading charities
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience in recruiting, managing and motivating teams of volunteers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Gaining key administrative and IT skills
- Full training in the role and induction into Oxfam and its work
- Your expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel.
Contact:
Jenna Wills
jwills@oxfam.org.uk
07917 323 538
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
30 April
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader Volunteer
Location:
London, based at home
Commitment:
Two to Three hours a week, flexible.
Context:
Community Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- With the support of Oxfam’s regional team, you will recruit family, friends or likeminded individuals and colleagues, to join your group
- Lead and project manage your fundraising activities, including delegating key roles and responsibilities to everyone in your group
- Manage and motivate your group to deliver fundraising activities
- Chair group meetings (it is up to you how often you meet)
- Encourage people within your local community to support Oxfam and your group.
Skills and competences:
- Lots and lots of enthusiasm
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to ask people to get involved
- Leadership skills
What can Oxfam offer you?
- This is your chance to change the world and make a real difference to the lives of people living in poverty and suffering world wide
- Have a voice in Oxfam and it’s work
- Lead your local Oxfam group but also act as a valuable part of the wider Oxfam community
- Have fun and develop your skills with a team of inspiring people
- Gain fantastic events management and fundraising experience
- The unique opportunity to develop existing skills, gain experience in fundraising and learn more about one of the world’s leading charities
- Experience in recruiting, managing, and motivating teams of volunteers
- Comprehensive induction into Oxfam and its work
Contact
Kizzy Wardle
kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207 802 9995
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
3 April 2010
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader Volunteer
Location:
Surrey, based at home
Commitment:
Two to Three hours a week, flexible.
Context:
Community Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- With the support of Oxfam’s regional team, you will recruit family, friends or likeminded individuals and colleagues, to join your group
- Lead and project manage your fundraising activities, including delegating key roles and responsibilities to everyone in your group
- Manage and motivate your group to deliver fundraising activities
- Chair group meetings (it is up to you how often you meet)
- Encourage people within your local community to support Oxfam and your group.
Skills and competences:
- Lots and lots of enthusiasm
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to ask people to get involved
- Leadership skills
What can Oxfam offer you?
- This is your chance to change the world and make a real difference to the lives of people living in poverty and suffering world wide
- Have a voice in Oxfam and it’s work
- Lead your local Oxfam group but also act as a valuable part of the wider Oxfam community
- Have fun and develop your skills with a team of inspiring people
- Gain fantastic events management and fundraising experience
- The unique opportunity to develop existing skills, gain experience in fundraising and learn more about one of the world’s leading charities
- Experience in recruiting, managing, and motivating teams of volunteers
- Comprehensive induction into Oxfam and its work
Contact
Kizzy Wardle
kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207 802 9995
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
3 April 2010
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Oxfam Fundraising Group Member
Location:
Home based, with monthly meetings in Birmingham.
Commitment:
One to two hours a week, flexible. This is an ongoing volunteer opportunity.
Context:
Oxfam is setting up a new fundraising group in Birmingham. Our group will be made up of an amazing team of brand new volunteers working together to raise money to support Oxfam’s fantastic work – fighting to alleviate poverty and suffering worldwide.
As a member of the group, you will be a key part of the Oxfam team and will have a real impact on Oxfam’s work.
Our group’s fundraising activities can be anything and everything – ranging from cake sales to gala dinners. And your role will help to deliver these could be anything from putting up posters to speaking to your local newspaper! It’s entirely up to you and the Oxfam regional team will be on hand to offer help and advice every step of the way.
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide.
- Your role could involve anything from marketing your events or speaking to the media, to counting cash or brainstorming new activities. There will be a role that fits your skills and experiences - its entirely up to you!
- Encourage people within your local community to support Oxfam and the Birmingham Fundraising Group.
- Attend regular meetings of the group.
Skills and competences:
- All you need to be a member of an Oxfam Fundraising Group is lots and lots of enthusiasm!
What can Oxfam offer you?
- This is your chance to help change the world and make a real difference to people living in poverty and suffering worldwide.
- Have a voice in Oxfam and its work.
- Work as a member of your local group but also as part of the wider Oxfam community.
- Develop new and existing skills, and gain invaluable and varied knowledge of fundraising and the charity sector.
- Out of pocket expenses will be reimbursed where agreed.
Contact
Jenna Wills
jwills@oxfam.org.uk
07917 323 538
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
15 March
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Oxfam Collection Coordinator
Location:
Merseyside
Commitment:
Four to six hours per week which can be worked flexibly but likely to include weekend collections.
This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity and we request a minimum commitment of six months.
Context:
Fundraising
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collections to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors at each cash collection
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to cash collect
- Issuing up to date fundraising materials to collectors and keeping an accurate record of money collected.
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and knowledge of local community
- Computer experience desirable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What can Oxfam offer you?
- Gain fantastic management skills and fundraising experience by contributing to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering
- The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in one of the worlds’ leading charities
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience in recruiting, managing and motivating teams of volunteers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Gaining key administrative and IT skills
- Full training in the role and induction into Oxfam and its work
- Your expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel.
Contact
Harriett Christie
hchristie@oxfam.org.uk
0161 234 2791
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
31 March
Interview date:
4 April
Start date:
11 April
Voluntary Deputy Manager
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
A minimum of one full day per week, preferably two days per week.
Context:
Retail
Key responsibilities:
- Overseeing the smooth running of the shop in the shop manager’s absence
- Assisting the shop manager in the day to day running of the shop
- Working with other staff and volunteers to improve sales and profitability
Skills and competences:
- Good customer service skills
- Ability to work with others and as part of a team
- Retail, management or charity experience (preferred)
What can Oxfam offer you?
- Gain valuable management and leadership experience
- As this is a voluntary role lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work for more than five hours at a time
- Enhance your CV
- Satisfaction of seeing your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Please complete and send the Volunteer
Application process:
Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
31 March
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Human Resources Volunteer (Trading)
Location:
Oxfam House, Oxford Business Park South, Cowley, Oxford. OX4 2JY
Commitment:
There are two volunteer opportunities available on an ongoing basis each for a commitment of 2 days minimum per week (2 half days also possible), depending on availability.
Context:
Trading HR. The HR Team provides support to the Trading Division’s staff and managers. We have 750 shops, and approx. 1,000 paid employees, located throughout the UK.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide administrative support for the Trading HR team including producing and sending basic HR letters and contracts of employment.
- Recruitment support; liaising with managers and candidates, advertising vacancies, monitoring applications and producing management information.
- Assist with the administration of Learning and Development events: sending invites, making bookings, calling invitees to check attendance details, updating training database, processing invoices and expenses.
- Support Health and Safety, updating the database with accident reports.
- Answering the phone, taking messages, dealing with basic queries and escalating as appropriate.
- Producing a range of reports and statistics for managers.
- Updating and developing Trading HR’s Intranet pages.
Skills and competences:
- Computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word and Excel. (Essential)
- Able to work unsupervised with accuracy and attention to detail. (Essential)
- Good written and spoken English. (Essential)
- Discretion as handling confidential personal details. (Essential)
- Pleasant customer service manner. (Essential)
- Live within 10 miles of Oxford. (Essential)
- The ability to interpret hand-written forms and use investigative skills to follow up on missing or illegible information. (Desirable)
What this role can offer
- Opportunity to develop office-based skills and confidence in your volunteer role.
- Opportunity to learn more about Oxfam.
- You will be eligible to apply for Oxfam’s internal vacancies.
- Gain an overview and experience of HR work.
- Training, including database computer training.
- Lunch (for up to £6 per day) and reasonable local travel expenses.
Contact
Nicki Tompkins.
ntompkins@oxfam.org.uk.
Tel: 01865 473206.
Application process:
Please submit a CV and cover letter, as well as the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
19 March
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
End of March, early April.
Youth Board members
Location:
Boards will centre around regional offices in: Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, London.
This is a two year commitment and you will need to be based within easy travelling distance of the board you are applying to join from July 2010 until July 2012.
Time spent on Board:
July 2010 until July 2012.
Context:
As a member of a Youth Board, you’ll play a central, active role in Oxfam’s youth campaigning work.
You don’t need to know anything about campaigning already, you just need the energy and motivation to learn all about it, and the get-up-and-go to put ideas into action. Being a Youth Board member will help you build your skills in campaigning, communications and teamwork. You’ll get an insider’s look at a big UK charity and have the opportunity to be part of exciting events as a youth representative of Oxfam.
Age range:
You must be aged 16-18 on 1 July 2010.
What you'll do:
- Take a lead on campaigning projects and activities in your region. A successful campaign needs people to get excited about it and help other people join in. It needs people with their own ideas and the get up and go to make them happen.
- Help develop new ideas for projects, events or activities that involve young people in Oxfam’s priority campaigns. In 2010, priority campaign issues are likely to include climate change, health and education.
- Help to represent Oxfam at events. This could mean: attending meetings with other charities, taking opportunities to speak to politicians about campaign issues, or working alongside Oxfam staff to help deliver an event for other young people.
- Advise Oxfam’s Youth & Schools team and give feedback on the best ways to involve young people in our campaigning work.
What we are looking for:
We are actively looking for people from a wide variety of backgrounds to join Oxfam Youth Boards.
- An enthusiasm to get involved in Oxfam’s campaigning work. No previous experience of campaigning is required and you don’t have to know lots about international issues. What you do need is a genuine enthusiasm to learn about both.
- A proactive, get-up-and-go approach. Campaigning is about getting things moving, making things happen and having an impact, so we’re looking for people with natural get-up-and-go and a ‘can do’ attitude.
- Excellent teamwork skills. You’ll work with staff, volunteers and other members of Oxfam Youth Boards so you’ll need to be able to show us you understand how to work with others in an effective way (e.g. through experience working on group projects at school, or being part of a sports club or music group).
- Good communications skills. We’ll work with you to develop your communication skills further, but you’ll need to already be comfortable thinking about different audiences, how to get a message across, and speak and write well about difficult issues (e.g. climate change).
- A creative approach and the ability to contribute new ideas. You might or might not think of yourself as ‘creative’ when it comes to art or music lessons, but as a member of a Youth Board you will need to be able to think outside the box, give new suggestions and enjoy finding solutions
Application process:
Please download and complete this application form:
Youth Board application form. (Word document, 107KB)
Please return your completed application form to youthteam@oxfam.org.uk by Sunday 2 May.
Please note that this is a non-standard application form and we won’t accept applications using the standard Oxfam Volunteer Application Form.
For more information, please refer to the longer version of this role profile (PDF, 34KB), and also our FAQs (PDF 28KB). If you are unable to download these, please write to youthteam@oxfam.org.uk.
Application deadline:
2 May 2010 (23:59)
Interview date:
An assessment day will be held in each region between Monday 31 May and Friday 4 June 2010
Start date:
July 2010
Oxjam Regional Manager (35 positions available)
Location:
Home based.
Commitment:
Seven months (17 April 2010 to 14 November 2010) 10+ hours a week. Between September and the end of October, 20+ hours a week will be required.
Context:
Oxjam is a music festival made up of hundreds of events around the UK in October. These events are organised by people who know and love their local music scene. All in aid of Oxfam.
As a Regional Manager you will recruit and manage a team of talented volunteers to create a multi-venue music event in your local area. This could include up to 100 bands playing in up to 10 venues, accessed by the purchase of one wristband, over one weekend in October. Your event will be part of the 35 citywide Oxjam Takeover events that will help make Oxjam 2010 the best yet.
Key responsibilities:
- You will recruit and manage a team of talented volunteers to deliver a multi-venue music event in your region. This event will take place across multiple venues on a single day.
- Take responsibility for exceeding fundraising and campaigning targets for your region agreed with your Oxfam regional office.
- Direct and advise your volunteer team to recruit other volunteers to hold smaller local events throughout October. You and your team will support a network of approximately 15-25 event organisers, offering support advice and contacts to aid their Oxjam journey. Organising meetings and socials with the volunteer teams will be useful to share ideas and coordinate events.
- To be in regular communication with the central Oxjam team and co-ordinate with other Regional Managers nationwide. You will be in regular phone contact with your manager.
- To attend the Oxjam Regional Manager Induction session (17 and 18 April 2010) and the Oxjam National Conference (5 and 6 June 2010).
Skills and competences:
- Experience of leadership positions, professional or within teams, clubs or societies.
- Excellent project and time management skills.
- Excellent inter-personal and communications skills.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- A passionate interest of your local music scene.
- Experience organising music events or similar.
Contact
Alice Robotham
arobotham@oxfam.org.uk
01865 472369
Oxjam Team, Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2JY.
Application process:
Download an application pack from the Oxjam website. Please send completed applications to the above address.
Application deadline:
Sunday 14 March 2010
Interview date:
25–26 March and 29 March–1 April 2010
Start date:
Week beginning 10 April 2010
Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader
Location:
We are looking for fundraising group leaders in the following counties: West Midlands, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire.
Commitment:
Two to three hours per week – very flexible. This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity.
Context:
Oxfam is looking to set up groups of volunteers who work together to raise vital funds for Oxfam’s work in fighting to alleviate poverty and suffering worldwide.
As an Oxfam group leader, you will be a key member of the Oxfam team both locally and nationally, and will have a real impact on Oxfam’s work.
Your fundraising activities can be anything and everything - ranging from dress down days and cake sales, to gala dinners and sponsored walks. It’s entirely up to you; and Oxfam’s regional team will be on hand to offer help and advice every step of the way.
Working in your local community with a group of volunteers, you will raise vitally needed funds to help overcome poverty and suffering across the world.
Key responsibilities:
- With the support of Oxfam’s regional team, you will recruit friends, family and colleagues, or likeminded individuals in your community, to join your group
- Lead and project manage your fundraising activities, including delegating key roles and responsibilities to everyone in your group
- Manage and motivate your group to deliver the fundraising activities
- Chair regular group meetings (it’s up to you how often you meet)
- Encourage people within your local community to support Oxfam and your group.
Skills and competences:
- Lots and lots of enthusiasm!
- Good interpersonal skills
- Willingness to ask people to get involved
- Leadership skills.
What this role can offer you:
- This is your chance to change the world and make a real difference to the lives of people living in poverty and suffering worldwide
- Have a voice in Oxfam and its work
- Lead your local Oxfam group but also act as a valuable part of the wider Oxfam community
- Have fun and develop your skills with a team of inspiring people
- Gain fantastic events management and fundraising experience
- The unique opportunity to develop existing skills, gain experience in fundraising, and learn more about one of world’s leading charities
- Experience in recruiting, managing and motivating teams of volunteers
- Gaining key administrative and IT skills
- Comprehensive induction into Oxfam and its work.
Contact:
Jenna Wills
jwills@oxfam.org.uk
07917 323 538
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
30 April
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible
Treasury and Banking Assistant (Oxford)
Location:
UK Finance Department Cowley, Oxford
Commitment:
Minimum 10 hours per week, preferably mornings Mondays to Fridays only.
Context:
You will be part of a large friendly team covering all areas of finance. The main teams you will be working in are the Tax & Treasury Team, the Payments Team and the Payroll & Staff Expense Team
Key responsibilities:
- Preparation of Excel reports, drafting of letters
- Managing Oxfam’s multi currency payments
- Accounts Payable invoice preparation and entry
- Investment of Oxfam’s reserves and short-term cash requirements; the support on the relationship with Oxfam’s bankers and responsibility for Value Added Tax
- Responsibility for validation and payment of personal expenses
- Downloading data from banking systems for analysis
- Maintaining Supplier information.
Skills and competences:
- Basic understanding of accounting
- Numeracy and literacy skills to a reasonable standard
- Competent in Excel and Word; the opportunity for some on-the-job training is available
What this role can offer you:
- The opportunity to contribute to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering
- Training and support
- Experience in finance
- The chance to meet new people
- Local transport costs reimbursed
Contact:
Emma Blunt
eblunt@oxfam.org.uk
Phone Number: 01865 472219
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above with a CV.
Application deadline:
31 March
Interview date:
To be confirmed
Start date:
To be confirmed
Book Department Manager
Location:
Enfield Oxfam Shop
Commitment:
2 or preferably 3 time slots a week
Context:
Book department
Key responsibilities:
- Taking responsibility for our book department with the aim of increasing sales
- Leading books team
- Sorting and shelving books
Skills and competences:
- A knowledge and love of books.
- The ability to merchandise the book section.
- Good written communication
- IT skills
Contact
Sally Gordon
Oxfamshopf4652@oxfam.org.uk
01926 889215
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Volunteer eBay Salesperson
Location:
Leamington Spa
Commitment:
Two to three hours per week.
Context:
Book selling on internet.
Key responsibilities:
- Finding books and/or music to sell on eBay
- Placing descriptions and photographs of books on eBay
- Keeping accounts of eBay sales
- Packing and posting eBay sales
Skills and competences:
- Knowledge of eBay
- Some knowledge of appropriate books/music to sell
- Good written communication
Contact
Marian Lawrence, Manager
oxfamshopf2316@oxfam.org.uk
01926 889215
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Volunteer Driver/Book Bank Collector
Location:
Leamington Spa
Commitment:
Two to three hours per week, days to be confirmed
Context:
Book and Music Shop collection of books
Key responsibilities:
- Opening and emptying two Book Banks
- Collecting books from homes at donor’s request
Skills and competences:
- Be a driver with own car and clean driving license
- Good customer service skills
- Flexibility
Contact
Marian Lawrence, Manager
oxfamshopf2316@oxfam.org.uk
01926 889215
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Women’s Clothing Volunteers (eight vacancies)
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
A minimum of one shift per week, lasting two to four hours per shift.
Context:
Retail, Merchandising, Stock Sourcing
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting donations from the public
- Pricing and labelling donated stock
- Washing, steaming and hanging clothing
- Displaying clothing on the shop floor in colour blocks
Skills and competences:
- An interest in fashion and knowledge of brands
- Organised approach to work
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work more than five hours at a time
- Drinks provided while on shift
- Retail experience
- The chance to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Volunteer Accessories Assistants (four vacancies)
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
A minimum of one shift per week, each shift lasting around two hours.
Context:
Retail, Merchandising, Stock Sourcing
Key responsibilities:
- Pricing and sorting donated items
- Preparation and labelling of stock
- Displaying stock on the shop floor
Skills and competences:
- An interest in fashion
- Reliability
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work more than five hours at a time
- Drinks provided while on shift
- Retail experience
- The chance to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Volunteer Treasurer
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
Home-based around two hours per week.
Context:
Finance, Retail.
Key responsibilities:
- Aiding the shop manager in weekly paperwork and general clerical duties
- Assisting with the recording and processing of the shop income
Skills and competences:
- Basic numeracy skills
- Organised approach to work
- Attention to detail
- Book keeping skills
What can Oxfam offer you?
- Learn new skills and gain retail experience
- The opportunity to contribute to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Volunteer Till Operators
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
Monday morning, Monday afternoon, Tuesday afternoon, Wednesday, Thursday afternoon, Friday afternoon, Sunday.
Context:
Retail, Customer Service.
Key responsibilities:
- Serving and helping customers
- Accurate cash handling and credit/debit card handling
- Accepting donations (cash and stock)
- Restocking and rotating stock on the shop floor
Skills and competences:
- No previous experience as training will be provided
- Ability to create a welcoming atmosphere
- Good customer service and interpersonal skills
- Reliable
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work more than five hours at a time
- Drinks provided while on shift
- Retail experience
- The chance to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
New Product Volunteers
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
A minimum of two shifts per week each shift to last around two hours per shift.
Context:
Retail, New Product.
Key responsibilities:
- Merchandising the Fair Trade food and new product department
- Stock taking
- Ordering new stock
- Pricing of stock
Skills and competences:
- No previous experience as training will be provided
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Willing to learn
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Gain retail experience, training and support
- As this is a voluntary role lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work for more than five hours at a time
- Enhance your CV and when agreed we can provide a reference
- Satisfaction of seeing your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Volunteer Merchandisers (two vacancies)
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
Must be able to commit to volunteering three times a week.
Context:
Retail, Merchandising, Stock sourcing
Key responsibilities:
- Working with the manager to help merchandise the stock to maximise sales and profitability
- Maintaining displays on the shop floor and maintaining window displays
Skills and competences:
- An eye for detail
- Creative
- Enthusiastic
- Able to work as part of a team
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work more than five hours at a time
- Drinks provided while on shift
- Retail experience
- The chance to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Men’s Clothing Volunteers (four vacancies)
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
At least one shift per week for a minimum of 2 hours per shift.
Context:
Retail, Merchandising, Stock sourcing
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting donations from the public
- Pricing and labelling donated stock
- Washing, steaming and hanging clothing
- Displaying clothing on the shop floor in colour blocks
Skills and competences:
- An interest in men’s fashion and knowledge of brands
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good eye for detail
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work more than five hours at a time
- Drinks provided while on shift
- Retail experience
- The chance to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Homewares Volunteer
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
Hours to suit, at least one shift per week for around two hours
Context:
Retail, Merchandising, Stock sourcing
Key responsibilities:
- Pricing and sorting donated household goods, keeping an eye out for valuable items and checking items for condition
- Arranging displays of stock and keeping the homewares department replenished with new stock
Skills and competences:
- An interest in homewares
- Good eye for detail
- Able to work as part of a team
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work more than five hours at a time
- Drinks provided while on shift
- Retail experience
- The chance to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Voluntary Children’s Clothing and Toys Specialist
Location:
62-64 Penny Street, Lancaster, LA1 1XF
Commitment:
Two days per week, minimum of two hours per day, hours to suit.
Context:
Retail, Merchandising, Stock sourcing
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting donations of clothing and toys and checking items for condition
- Pricing and labelling donated stock
- Washing, steaming and hanging clothing
- Displaying clothing and stock on the shop floor
- Keeping children’s department replenished with new stock
Skills and competences:
- Willingness to learn
- Knowledge of children’s toys/clothing (desirable)
- Able to work as part of a team
- Good eye for detail
What can Oxfam offer you?
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Lunch expenses will be reimbursed if you work more than five hours at a time
- Drinks provided while on shift
- Retail experience
- The chance to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
Contact
Phoenix Thompson
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
01524 68405
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Collection Co-ordinator
Location:
Home based – across Scotland
Commitment:
Six to eight hours per week which can be worked flexibly and may include weekend collections.
This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity and we request a minimum commitment of six months.
Context:
Oxfam is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help support the growing fundraising activity in Scotland.
As a vital member of the team you will be responsible for organising and managing collections in your local area in order to support Oxfam’s work fighting poverty.Key responsibilities:
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors at each cash collection
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to cash collect
- Keeping an accurate record of money collected
- Banking the collected donations and thanking your team of collectors.
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Flexibility
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable and honest
- Good knowledge of your local community.
Contact
Clare McDowall, Community Fundraising Manager
cmcdowall@oxfam.org.uk
0141 285 8863
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
To be arranged
Clothing Speciailst
Location:
St. Johns Wood shop
Commitment:
Very Flexible – to be agreed
Context:
St John’s Wood Oxfam shop – clothing specialist reporting to Shop Manager.
Key responsibilities:
- Promoting Oxfam in one of our best retail addresses.
- Raise clothing standards in the shop.
- Value and sort donations.
- Assist with merchandising the shop.
- Train an develop the volunteer staff.
- To organise promotions and events.
Skills and competences:
- Very good knowledge of clothing and fashion.
- Be able to communicate clearly to shop teams and managers.
- Be able to provide training.
What this role can offer you:
- An opportunity to help overcome poverty and suffering.
- A good time.
- Travel and lunch expenses
- Something for your CV.
Contact
Margaret Cox, Shop Manager
oxfamshop4689@oxfam.org.uk
61 High Street, St John’s Wood, London NW8 7NL
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB Word doc) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Volunteer Retail Assistant
Location:
Wrexham, LL11 1LS
Commitment:
Any day of the week.
Context:
A large, busy shop selling a variety of products. Large team but like a close family.
Key responsibilities:
- Quality control of donated goods
- Merchandising
- Pricing
Skills and competences:
- Good communication skills
- Proactive and independent
- Willing to undergo training
What this role can offer you:
The opportunity to contribute to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering, training and support, experience in retail and marketing, chance to meet new people, local transport costs reimbursed.
Contact
Shop Manager Simon Jones
oxfamshopf4731@oxfam.org.uk
01979 366766
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
TBA
Shop volunteer positions
Location:
Bedford
Commitment:
Various, depending on availability
Context:
There are several volunteer opportunities in the Bedford Oxfam shop – these may be on the shop floor, dealing with customers etc., or in the back room, sorting and pricing items. There will also be recruitment roles available.
Key responsibilities:
Various, depending on skills, experience and interest. Role might include:
- Serving customers and operating the till, including processing gift aid
- Making sure that the shelves are well-stocked
- Sorting through donated items in line with shop standards
- Pricing donations in order to maximise the shop’s profits.
Skills and competences:
- Able to work as part of a team
- Friendly personality, able to interact well with customers
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Retail experience (cash handling, displays etc.) desirable but not essential.
Contact
Shop Manager Linda Robinson
oxfamshopf3402@oxfam.org.uk
01234 269204
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
TBA
Driver
Location:
Streatham: London SW16
Commitment:
One day a week.
Context:
Streatham Furniture Shop.
Key responsibilities:
- Driving a van to pick up donated furniture
- Helping to assess the quality of furniture.
- Moving the furniture from donor to shop.
- Assisting in the shop
- Helping to overcome poverty and suffering
Skills and competences:
- Clean Driving Licence.
- Ability to lift
- Customer service skills.
Contact:
Karyn Price: Shop Manager
020 8769 1291
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB Word document) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
To be agreed
Clothing merchandisers (Durham city boutique)
Location:
Durham city boutique
Commitment:
Afternoon shifts 1.00pm to 5.30pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Morning shifts 9.30am to 1.00pm Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Context:
Durham Boutique
Working as part of the shops team.Key responsibilities:
- Maintain the shop floor clothing and accessories
- Ensure all stock is within colour block
- Maintain in-store displays
- Maintain window displays.
Skills and competences:
- Creative flair is desirable
- An interest in fashion
- An eye for detail.
Contact:
Michael Ridsdale
oxfamshopf0406@oxfam.org.uk
01913847440
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB Word document) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
TBA
Clothing team members (Durham city Boutique)
Location:
Durham city Boutique
Commitment:
For a min of four hours a week
Volunteers are needed Mondays and Fridays between 10.00am and 5.00pm and Wednesday and Thursday 1.00pm to 5.00pmContext:
Clothing team members are needed to help us to sort and process our donated men’s and women’s clothing.
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting donations from the general public
- Washing clothing
- Hanging clothing stock
- Steaming clothing
- Pricing clothing using price guide
Skills and competences:
- An interest in fashion
- An eye for detail
- To be orangnised
Contact:
Michael Ridsdale
oxfamshopf0406@oxfam.org.uk
0191 3847440
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
TBA
Shop Assistant (South Woodford)
Location:
High Street, South Woodford.
Commitment:
Minimum 4 hours per week.
The shop is open Mon-Sat (9am -5pm ).
Shifts 9am -1pm and 1pm -5pm.
Context:
Retail shop selling women's and men's clothes, books, homeware, CDs and records.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting customers
- Operating till
- Sorting stock
- Displaying stock to best advantage
- Accepting donations
Skills and competences:
- Good customer care skills.
- Reliability/good time keeping
- Pleasant demeanour
- Willingness to learn.
Contact:
John Russell, shop manager.
Oxfam, 151 High Street, South Woodford. E18 2PA
oxfamshopf4655@oxfam.org.uk
0208 505 7771
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBA
Volunteer sorter or till operator (Epping)
Location:
Epping High Street
Commitment:
Preferably 4 hours or more per week.
The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.00am-5pm).
Shifts 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm.
Many shifts are available.
Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast-paced Oxfam shop. You will be joining an existing team of volunteers in a shop with potential to develop or further your skills
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable items from donated stock
- Sort and price a whole range of products that we sell
- Price items online within the shop pricing guidelines and policy
- Display in shop/replenish as required following guidelines
- Operate the till (optional training will be given).
Skills and competences:
- All people welcome. This is a chance to further your skills or maybe just to help Oxfam's cause
- An interest in a particular area (music, books, clothing etc.) is always a big help
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines
- Willingness to learn.
Contact:
Nathan, shop manager.
oxfamshopf4640@oxfam.org.uk
01992 577041
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBA
Homewares and Collectables Valuer(s) (Epping)
Location:
Epping High Street
Commitment:
Preferably 4 hours or more per week.
The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.00am-5pm).
Shifts 9.00am-1pm and 1pm-5pm.
Many shifts are currently available.
Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop. You will be joining an existing homewares volunteer in a department with good potential to develop.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable items from donated stock.
- Identify potential high value items for sale at auction or online.
- Price items online within the shop pricing guidelines and policy.
- Display in shop/replenish as required following guidelines.
Skills and competences:
- Excellent attention to detail as homewares will be sorted to a high standard
- An interest in homewares and or collectables.
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines.
- Willingness to learn (training given).
Contact:
Nathan, shop manager.
oxfamshopf4640@oxfam.org.uk
01992 577041
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBA
Shop Assistant (South Woodford)
Location:
Oxfam, 151 High Street, South Woodford. E18 2PA
Commitment:
Minimum 4 hours per week. The shop is open Mon-Sat (9am - 5pm). Shifts 9am - 1pm and 1pm - 5pm.
Context:
Retail Shop selling women’s and men’s clothes, books, homeware, cd’s and records.
Key responsibilities:
- Assisting customers
- Operating till
- Sorting stock
- Displaying stock to best advantage
- Accepting donations
Skills and competences:
- Good customer care skills.
- Reliability/Good time keeping
- Pleasant demeanour
- Willingness to learn.
Contact:
John Russell, shop manager.
oxfamshopf4655@oxfam.org.uk
0208 505 7771
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
ASAP
Book Sorter and Pricer (North Berwick, East Lothian)
Location:
North Berwick, East Lothian
Commitment:
Various morning or afternoon shifts for four months
(four hours per week minimum)Context:
Book department of Oxfam shop in North Berwick
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable books from donated stock
- Price these books in line with the shop’s pricing guidelines
- Replenishing sales floor and maintaining displays
- Assist customers to find the book they are looking for.
Skills and competences:
- An interest in and enjoyment of books
- Friendly and helpful
- Reliable
- Knowledge of books (useful).
Contact:
Bianca Sterling
oxfamshopf5705@oxfam.org.uk
01620893188
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
ASAP
Volunteer Sales Assistant (North Berwick, East Lothian)
Location:
North Berwick, East Lothian
Commitment:
Various morning or afternoon shifts for four months
(four hours per week minimum)Context:
Friendly Oxfam shop in North Berwick
Key responsibilities:
- Serving customers
- Accepting clothing, book etc donations
- Cash handling
- Arranging displays of stock.
Skills and competences:
- Sociable nature
- Friendly and helpful
- Reliability
- Good communication skills
- Basic numeracy.
Contact:
Bianca Sterling
oxfamshopf5705@oxfam.org.uk
01620893188
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
ASAP
Voluntary Deputy Manager (North Berwick, East Lothian)
Location:
North Berwick, East Lothian
Commitment:
Various morning or afternoon shifts for six months. (Approximately 12 hours per week)
Context:
Friendly Oxfam shop in North Berwick
Key responsibilities:
- Management duties in absence of shop manager
- Implementation of Health and Safety legislation
- Overseeing the smooth running of the shop
- Serving customers on the till
- Restocking shelves and merchandising the store.
Skills and competences:
- Supervisory experience and ability to delegate tasks
- Excellent people skills
- Retail experience preferred
- Reliability
- Training given.
Contact:
Bianca Sterling
oxfamshopf5705@oxfam.org.uk
01620893188
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Oxfam Collection Co-ordinator (South East of England)
Location:
The roles are available in the South East of England and will be based at home.
Commitment:
Six to eight hours per week which can be worked flexibly but may include weekend collections.
This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity and we request a minimum commitment of 6 months.
Context:
Oxfam is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help raise money from cash collections in the South East of England.
Working in your local community with a group of volunteers you will be raising vitally needed funds so we can put an end to world poverty.
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collections to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors at each cash collection
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to cash collect
- Issuing up to date fundraising materials to collectors and keeping an accurate record of money collected.
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and knowledge of local community
- Computer experience desirable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What this role can offer you:
- Gain fantastic management skills and fundraising experience by contributing to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering
- The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in one of the worlds’ leading charities
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience in recruiting, managing and motivating teams of volunteers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Gaining key administrative and IT skills
- Full training in the role and induction into Oxfam and its work
- Your expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel.
Contact:
Kizzy Wardle
kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207-802-9995 / 07827-956-230
Application process:
Please complete and send theVolunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
TBA
Book Salesperson (London, Edgware)
Location:
103 The Broadway, Burnt Oak, Edgware, London, HA8 5EN
Commitment:
Preferably two four-hour shifts per week. The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-6pm). Shifts 9.30am-2pm and 2pm-6pm.
Many shifts are currently available.Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop, and an opportunity to develop the shops Book sales.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify items from donated stock that are suitable for sale online.
- Identify potential high value items for sale at auction or online.
- Dealing with customer queries.
- Ensuring good quality stock on sale and regular culling practices.
Skills and competences:
- Being computer literate is essential.
- Promotional displays etc.
- A good working knowledge of Books (Fiction/Non Fiction) .
- Reliability and the ability to work independently.
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines.
- Willingness to learn (training given).
Contact:
Sue Watts, Shop Manager
oxfamshopf8008@oxfam.org.uk
0208 951 1720
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Book sorter(s) (London, Southgate)
Location:
40 Chaseside Southgate London N14 5PA
Commitment:
Minimum four hours per week. The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-5:30pm). Shifts 9.30am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-5:30pm.
Sunday 11:00am – 3:00pm.Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop. You will be joining an existing book team in a book department with a wide selection of books including contemporary fiction, history, politics, art, collectible books and much more.
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting books in order to maximise the income the shop can make.
- Sorting books in line with the standards required for the shop.
- Cleaning and preparing books for sale in the shop.
- Identifying collectible books to be sold online or for a higher price (training given).
Skills and competences:
- Excellent attention to detail as books will be sorted to a high standard
- An interest in books.
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines.
- Willingness to learn (training given).
Contact:
Daniel White, Shop Manager
0208 882 8176 / 0208 882 4752
oxfamshopf4692@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
ASAP
Book Sorter(s) (London, Green Lanes)
Location:
Oxfam Shop, Palmers Green, 326 Green Lanes, London, N13 5TW
Commitment:
Minimum 4 hours per week. The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-5:30pm). Shifts 9.30am-1:30pm and 1:30pm-5:30pm.
Many shifts are available.Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop. You will be joining an existing book team in a book department with a wide selection of books including contemporary fiction, history, politics, art, collectible books and much more.
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting books in line with shop standards in order to maximise the income the shop can make
- Cleaning and preparing books for sale in the shop
- Identifying collectible books to be sold online or for a higher price (training given)
Skills and competences:
- Excellent attention to detail as books will be sorted to a high standard
- An interest in books
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines
- Willingness to learn
Contact:
Daniel White, Shop Manager
0208 882 8176
oxfamshopf4639@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
TBA
Volunteer Sales Assistant (London)
Location:
Herne Hill, London
Commitment:
Monday, Thursday or Friday afternoons (ideally a minimum of four hours per week)
Context:
You will be working on the shop floor of our busy, vibrant shop in South London, selling donated items and Fairtrade food and gifts.
Key responsibilities:
- Serving customers on the till accurately and in a friendly manner.
- Tidying/re-stocking/merchandising the shop as required
- Accepting donated items
- Answering queries about Oxfam and products offered for sale
Skills and competences:
- Friendly and helpful manner
- Ability to work with others and as part of a team
- Confident with basic cash handling and customer service
- Ability to commit to covering a regular shift
- Ability to work independently when trained
Contact:
Please come into the shop or contact Gokcen or Zoe
02077386514
oxfamshopf4666@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
TBA
Picker and Packer (Hertfordshire)
Location:
Oxfam Online Hub, 4 South Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1EP.
Commitment:
Hours and times are flexible to suit you. We are open 10:00 - 6:00, Mon - Sat and anybody 14 or over is welcome to join our friendly team.
Context:
The Oxfam Online Shop launched in September 2007. Online sales using the high street shop network proved so successful that the online hubs soon arrived! The Welwyn Garden City warehouse is specially set up to sell donated clothes, books and household goods online. So why not come and join the success story and become a part of our pioneering team.
Key responsibilities:
- Checking the online computer system for sold items and finding them in the warehouse.
- Packaging stock and completing required documents.
- Ensuring items are packed and sent out to meet customer requirements.
Skills and competences:
- Attention to detail
- Ability to work logically and methodically.
What this role can offer you:
- Basic IT Training on how to use the online shop system.
- Practical experience of working in an online retail operation.
- Training for using systems for postal operation.
- Work based references can be supplied after a qualifying period.
- Potential to try other volunteer roles in the warehouse.
Contact:
Ross Henderson
01707 330 776
oxfamshopf8090@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
ASAP
Photographer and creator (Hertfordshire)
Location:
Oxfam Online Hub, 4 South Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1EP.
Commitment:
Hours and times are flexible to suit you. We are open 10:00 - 6:00, Mon - Sat and anybody 14 or over is welcome to join our friendly team.
Context:
The Oxfam Online Shop launched in September 2007. Online sales using the high street shop network proved so successful that the online hubs soon arrived! The Welwyn Garden City warehouse is specially set up to sell donated clothes, books and household goods online. So why not come and join the success story and become a part of our pioneering team.
Key responsibilities:
- Dressing mannequins and taking good quality photographs of garments and details.
- Displaying and photographing accessories and household goods.
- Creating appealing written descriptions to excite people to buy the products online.
- Checking pricing using our pricing guideline table and the occasional online research.
Skills and competences:
- Attention to detail
- An interest in photography
- Ability to work logically and methodically.
What this role can offer you:
- Basic IT Training on how to use the online shop listing system.
- Basic photography training and support on how to write an appealing descritpion.
- Practical experience of working in an online retail operation.
- Work based references can be supplied after a qualifying period.
- Potential to try other volunteer roles in the warehouse.
Contact:
Ross Henderson
01707 330 776
oxfamshopf8090@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
ASAP
Fashionista (Hertfordshire)
Location:
Oxfam Online Hub, 4 South Mundells, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL7 1EP.
Commitment:
Hours and times are flexible to suit you. We are open 10:00 - 6:00, Mon - Sat and anybody 14 or over is welcome to join our friendly team.
Context:
The Oxfam Online Shop launched in September 2007. Online sales using the high street shop network proved so successful that the online hubs soon arrived! The Welwyn Garden City warehouse is specially set up to sell donated clothes, books and household goods online. So why not come and join the success story and become a part of our pioneering team.
Key responsibilities:
- Selecting quality saleable items from the donations which come in (basic training on brands and trends provided)
- Stock control checking the condition of the donated item and preparing it ready for the photographer.
- Inventory management so the items can be organised and located easily in the warehouse.
Skills and competences:
- Attention to detail
- An interest in fashion
- Ability to work logically and methodically.
- Basic IT Training on how to use the online shop system.
- Practical experience of working in an online retail operation.
- Work based references can be supplied after a qualifying period.
- Potential to try other volunteer roles in the warehouse.
Contact:
Ross Henderson
01707 330 776
oxfamshopf8090@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
ASAP
Oxfam Collection Coordinator (North West of England)
Location:
The roles are available in the North West of England and will be based at home.
Commitment:
Six to eight hours per week which can be worked flexibly but may include weekend collections.
This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity and we request a minimum commitment of 6 months.
Context:
Oxfam shop
Key responsibilities:
- You will have a vital role in raising funds through cash collections to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide
- Recruiting a team of collectors who will support you during cash collecting events
- Manage and motivate a team of collectors at each cash collection
- Applying to local authorities and businesses in your local towns and cities for permits to cash collect
- Issuing up to date fundraising materials to collectors and keeping an accurate record of money collected
Skills and competences:
- Good literacy and numeracy skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and knowledge of local community
- Computer experience desirable
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
What this role can offer you:
- Gain fantastic management skills and fundraising experience by contributing to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty and suffering
- The opportunity to develop new and existing skills and gain work experience in one of the worlds’ leading charities
- Significant development of your communication and project management skills
- Experience in recruiting, managing and motivating teams of volunteers
- Experience of working as part of a team
- Gaining key administrative and IT skills
- Full training in the role and induction into Oxfam and its work
- Your expenses will be reimbursed for food and travel
Contact:
Harriett Christie
0161 234 2791
hchristie@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Volunteer Sunday Manager (Chorlton, Manchester)
Location:
Chorlton Oxfam Shop
494 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, Manchester
M21 9AS
Commitment:
11.00am – 4.30pm on Sundays and one morning or afternoon during the week.
Context:
On Sundays in the run up to Christmas we need two volunteers with some retail or management experience to open, close and run the shop. If successful, Sunday opening could then be made permanent.
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of different ages and from many different walks of life in our boutique-style quality second-hand and fairtrade shop in a vibrant part of Manchester
Key responsibilities:
- Managing a volunteer shift team
- Delegating tasks
- Till sales and cashing up
- Merchandising
- Liaising with other shift leaders
Skills and competences:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Some management or retail experience
- Reliable with good time-keeping
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Ability to delegate
- Flexibility
What this role can offer you:
- A chance to learn new skills
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines
Contact:
Marek Derych
0161 861 0108
oxfamshopf1102@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Volunteer Sales Assistant (Oadby, Leicestershire)
Location:
Oadby, Leicestershire
Commitment:
Monday to Friday mornings for at least 4 months
Context:
Shop based, serving customers in our Oadby shop.
Key responsibilities:
- Serving customers
- Accepting donations
- Cash handling
- Customer care skills
- Communicating with the public.
Skills and competences:
- Sociable nature
- Reliability
- Trustworthiness
- Good communication skills
- Experience of handling cash
Contact:
Sue Stocks
0116 2714805
oxfamshopf1709@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
ASAP
Volunteer Shift Supervisor (Chorlton, Manchester)
Location:
Chorlton Oxfam Shop
494 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, MANCHESTER
M21 9AS
Commitment:
4 hour shifts (min) on various days
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of different ages and from many different walks of life in our boutique-style quality second-hand and fairtrade shop in a vibrant part of Manchester
Key responsibilities:
- Managing a volunteer shift team
- Delegating tasks
- Till sales and cashing up
- Merchandising
- Liaising with other shift leaders
Skills and competences:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Reliable with good time-keeping
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Ability to delegate
- Flexibility
What this role can offer you:
- Experience in a retail environment
- A chance to learn new skills
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines
Contact:
Marek Derych
0161 861 0108
oxfamshopf1102@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Volunteer Sales Assistant (Chorlton, Manchester)
Location:
Chorlton Oxfam Shop
494 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, MANCHESTER
M21 9AS
Commitment:
4 hour shifts (min) on various days
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of different ages and from many different walks of life in our boutique-style quality second-hand and fairtrade shop in a vibrant part of Manchester
Key responsibilities:
- Customer service, greeting and serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
- Restocking shelves and rails in the shop
- Sorting, preparing and pricing incoming donations of clothing and processing Gift Aided items
- Merchandising and displaying donations
- Cashing up (after training is given)
Skills and competences:
- Good communication skills
- Reliable with good time-keeping
- Some retailing experience is helpful but not essential
- Display or merchandising skills (useful but not essential)
What this role can offer you:
- Experience in a retail environment
- A chance to learn new skills
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines
Contact:
Marek Derych
0161 861 0108
oxfamshopf1102@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Fairtrade and Eco-Product Merchandiser (Chorlton, Manchester)
Location:
Chorlton Oxfam Shop
494 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, MANCHESTER
M21 9AS
Commitment:
4 hour shifts (min) on various days
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of different ages and from many different walks of life in our boutique-style quality second-hand and fairtrade shop in a vibrant part of Manchester
Key responsibilities:
- Merchandising and displaying our Fairtrade and eco-products department
- Ordering new product stock as required (once trained)
- Working with shop manager on ideas of how to promote our new product range further
Skills and competences:
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Attention to detail
- Displaying skills would be desirable
What this role can offer you:
- Experience in a retail environment
- A chance to learn new skills
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines
Contact:
Marek Derych
0161 861 0108
oxfamshopf1102@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Homewares & collectables volunteer (Chorlton, Manchester)
Location:
Chorlton Oxfam Shop
494 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, MANCHESTER
M21 9AS
Commitment:
4 hour shifts (min) on various days
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of different ages and from many different walks of life in our boutique-style quality second-hand and fairtrade shop in a vibrant part of Manchester
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable items from donated stock
- Identify potential high value items for management attention
- Research high value items on the internet
- Price donated items
- Merchandising and displaying donations
Skills and competences:
- An interest in antiques, collectables and homewares
- Reliable with good time-keeping
- Specific knowledge of specific product areas i.e. ceramics, glass, silver and collectables would be desirable but not essential
- Display or merchandising skills (useful but not essential)
What this role can offer you:
- Experience in a retail environment
- A chance to learn new skills
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines
Contact:
Marek Derych
0161 861 0108
oxfamshopf1102@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Till Operator (Chorlton, Manchester)
Location:
Chorlton Oxfam Shop
494 Wilbraham Rd, Chorlton, MANCHESTER
M21 9AS
Commitment:
4 hour shifts (min) on various days
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of different ages and from many different walks of life in our boutique-style quality second-hand and fairtrade shop in a vibrant part of Manchester
Key responsibilities:
- Customer service (serving and helping customers)
- Accepting donations (cash and stock)
- Restocking and rotating stock on the shop floor
- Basic merchandising
- Introducing customers to the Gift Aid scheme
Skills and competences:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Ability to create a welcoming, friendly environment
What this role can offer you:
- Experience in a retail environment
- A chance to learn new skills
- A fun, friendly workplace
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines
Contact:
Marek Derych
0161 861 0108
oxfamshopf1102@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Stock Control & Management Team (Huddersfield)
Location:
Ebay department at the Huddersfield Bookbarn
Commitment:
Ideally a minimum of 4 hours per week (but this can be flexible based upon your availability)
Context:
Oxfam Wastesaver Online Shop and Ebay department. This department ensures the maximum amount of money is made from donated items by listing them effectively on both the Online shop and Ebay website.
Key responsibilities:
- Organising the storage of listed clothing
- Maintaining an accurate hanging system
- Preparing sold clothing for the dispatch team
Skills and competences:
- Good communication skills
- Logical and methodical approach to work
- Basic warehouse skills
The above are desirable skills for this role, full training is provided.
What Oxfam can offer you:
IT Training, practical experience of working in an online operation, training for using systems for postal operation and we will reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred as a result of your volunteering.
Contact:
Vicci Riley (HR Assistant)
vriley@oxfam.org.uk
01484 542021
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be agreed
Start date:
To be agreed
Online Sales Coordinator (Huddersfield)
Location:
Ebay department at the Huddersfield Bookbarn
Commitment:
Ideally a minimum of 4 hours per week (but this can be flexible based upon your availability)
Context:
Oxfam Wastesaver Online Shop and Ebay department. This department ensures the maximum amount of money is made from donated items by listing them effectively on both the Online shop and Ebay website.
Key responsibilities:
- Listing a range of clothing on Ebay and the Oxfam Online shop
- Photographing and accurately describing clothing
- Responding to customer queries
Skills and competences:
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills - ability to write good descriptions
- Attention to detail
The above are desirable skills for this role, full training is provided.
What Oxfam can offer you:
IT Training, practical experience of working in an online operation, training for using systems for postal operation and we will reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred as a result of your volunteering.
Contact:
Vicci Riley (HR Assistant)
vriley@oxfam.org.uk
01484 542021
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be agreed
Start date:
To be agreed
Product & Despatch Coordinator (Huddersfield)
Location:
Ebay department at the Huddersfield Bookbarn
Commitment:
Ideally a minimum of 4 hours per week (but this can be flexible based upon your availability)
Context:
Oxfam Wastesaver Online Shop and Ebay department. This department ensures the maximum amount of money is made from donated items by listing them effectively on both the Online shop and Ebay website.
Key responsibilities:
- Processing sales of online stock
- Packaging stock and completing required documents
- Ensuring clothing is packed and despatched to meet customer requirements
Skills and competences:
- Attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Logical and methodical
The above are desirable skills for this role, full training is provided.
What Oxfam can offer you:
IT Training, practical experience of working in an online operation, training for using systems for postal operation and we will reimburse any reasonable expenses incurred as a result of your volunteering.
Contact:
Vicci Riley (HR Assistant)
vriley@oxfam.org.uk
01484 542021
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be agreed
Start date:
To be agreed
Unwrapped Specialist and Promoter (Lancaster)
Location:
Lancaster, Standard Shop
Commitment:
4 Hours per week, hours to suit.
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of all different ages and from many different walks of life. The shop mainly sells women’s clothes and accessories but is also one of the best-selling shops for our Fair Trade food in the country. We have changed the look of the shop recently so you will be entering at the start of a very exciting new venture for the Lancaster shop and will be right at the heart of the action. The shop is a large shop with a very innovative layout and a very energized atmosphere.
Key responsibilities:
- Work with local community to raise awareness of our unwrapped gifts
- Work with businesses and local community and the shop manager to work on new ideas to sell our unwrapped gifts
- Help with keeping up with what Unwrapped gifts are selling especially over the Christmas period
Skills and competences:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative (once trained)
- Enthusiastic approach to donations for the charity with the ability to contribute to new ideas of raising awareness of the unwrapped product.
What Oxfam can offer you:
We can offer you training, support and development opportunities within the scope of the role and when agreed a reference. We also reimburse local travel costs and lunch expenses where appropriate.
Contact:
Phoenix Thompson (Shop Manager)
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
Shop Phone Number: 01524 68405
Mobile: 07912512075
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
TBC
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Till Operators (Lancaster)
Location:
Lancaster, Standard Shop
Commitment:
4 Hours Shifts on various days including weekends, hours to suit.
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of all different ages and from many different walks of life. The shop mainly sells women’s clothes and accessories but is also one of the best-selling shops for our Fair Trade food in the country. We have changed the look of the shop recently so you will be entering at the start of a very exciting new venture for the Lancaster shop and will be right at the heart of the action. The shop is a large shop with a very innovative layout and a very energized atmosphere.
Key responsibilities:
- Customer service (Serving and helping customers)
- Accepting donations (Cash and stock)
- Restocking and rotating stock on the shop floor
- Light housekeeping
- Basic merchandising
Skills and competences:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work on own initiative (once trained)
- Ability to create a welcoming friendly atmosphere.
What Oxfam can offer you:
We can offer you training, support and development opportunities within the scope of the role and when agreed a reference. We also reimburse local travel costs and lunch expenses where appropriate.
Contact:
Phoenix Thompson (Shop Manager)
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
Shop Phone Number: 01524 68405
Mobile: 07912512075
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
TBC
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
New Product Specialist (Lancaster)
Location:
Lancaster, Standard Shop
Commitment:
4-6 Hours per week, hours to suit (may be required for more over the Christmas period if available)
Context:
You will be working with a diverse group of volunteers of all different ages and from many different walks of life. The shop mainly sells women’s clothes and accessories but is also one of the best-selling shops for our Fair Trade food in the country. We have changed the look of the shop recently so you will be entering at the start of a very exciting new venture for the Lancaster shop and will be right at the heart of the action. The shop is a large shop with a very innovative layout and a very energized atmosphere.
Key responsibilities:
- Merchandising our fair trade and new product department
- Ordering new product stock as required (once trained)
- Working with shop manager on ideas of how to promote our new product range further
Skills and competences:
- Willing to learn
- Confident in ordering stock (once trained)
- Good interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Forward thinking
What Oxfam can offer you:
We can offer you training, support and development opportunities within the scope of the role and when agreed a reference. We also reimburse local travel costs and lunch expenses where appropriate.
Contact:
Phoenix Thompson (Shop Manager)
oxfamshopf1041@oxfam.org.uk
Shop Phone Number: 01524 68405
Mobile: 07912512075
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
TBC
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Online Sales Assistant(s) (London)
Location:
Burnt Oak, Edgwear, London
Commitment:
Preferably 4 hours per week.
The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-6pm).
Shifts 9.30am-2pm and 2pm-6pm.
Many shifts are currently available.
Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop, and an opportunity to develop the shops online offer mainly through Ebay.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify items from donated stock that are suitable for sale online
- Identify potential high value items for sale at auction or online
- Photographing donations and entering accurate descriptions.in online sales
- Dealing with customer queries
- Packing and posting items after sale in a timely manner
Skills and competences:
- Being computer literate is essential
- Excellent attention to detail as good descriptions are key to maximising sales of items online
- A good working knowledge of Ebay is required
- Reliability and the ability to work independently
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines
- Willingness to learn (training given)
Contact:
Sue Watts, Shop Manager
oxfamshopf8008@oxfam.org.uk
0208 951 1720
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Music sorter(s) (Walthamstow)
Location:
Walthamstow, 2-4 High Street. E17 7LD
Commitment:
Preferably 4 hours per week.
The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-6pm).
Shifts 9.30am-2pm and 2pm-6pm.
Many shifts are currently available.
Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop. You will be joining an existing music volunteer in a music department with good potential to develop.
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting music/ video and DVDs in order to maximise the income the shop can make
- Sorting music/video and dvds in line with the standards required for the shop
- Cleaning and preparing music products for sale for sale in the shop
- Identifying collectible music to be sold online or for a higher price (training given)
Skills and competences:
- Excellent attention to detail as music and DVDs will be sorted to a high standard
- An interest in music/video/DVDs
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines.
- Willingness to learn (training given).
Contact:
Maria Connor, Shop Manager
oxfamshopf4640@oxfam.org.uk
0208 5036334
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Homewares and Collectables Valuer(s) (Walthamstow)
Location:
Walthamstow, 2-4 High Street. E17 7LD
Commitment:
Preferably 4 hours per week.
The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-6pm).
Shifts 9.30am-2pm and 2pm-6pm.
Many shifts are currently available.
Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop. You will be joining an existing homewares volunteer in a department with good potential to develop.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable items from donated stock
- Identify potential high value items for sale at auction or online
- Price items online within the shop pricing guidelines and policy
- Display in shop/replenish as required following guidelines
Skills and competences:
- Excellent attention to detail as homewares will be sorted to a high standard
- An interest in homewares and or collectables
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines.
- Willingness to learn (training given).
Contact:
Maria Connor, Shop Manager
oxfamshopf4640@oxfam.org.uk
0208 5036334
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Book Sorter(s) (Walthamstow)
Location:
Walthamstow, 2-4 High Street. E17 7LD
Commitment:
Preferably 4 hours per week.
The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-6pm).
Shifts 9.30am-2pm and 2pm-6pm.
Many shifts are currently available.
Context:
This is a good opportunity to volunteer in a vibrant and fast paced Oxfam shop. You will be joining an existing book team in a book department with a wide selection of books including contemporary fiction, history, politics, art, collectible books and much more.
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting books in order to maximise the income the shop can make
- Sorting books in line with the standards required for the shop
- Cleaning and preparing books for sale in the shop
- Identifying collectible books to be sold online or for a higher price (training given)
Skills and competences:
- Excellent attention to detail as books will be sorted to a high standard
- An interest in books.
- Reliability and the ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to work within agreed shop guidelines.
- Willingness to learn (training given).
Contact:
Maria Connor, Shop Manager
oxfamshopf4640@oxfam.org.uk
0208 5036334
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Volunteer Supervisor (Banbury)
Location:
Banbury Oxfam Book Shop
Commitment:
Seven hours on a Saturday, 9.00am – 5.00pm with One hour for lunch.
Context:
Busy, family, friendly book shop in a market town offering a wide selection of donated books including contemporary fiction and children’s books, history, art, leisure and collectible books as well as music, new products and cards.
Key responsibilities:
- Managing the Saturday volunteering team
- Oversee the smooth running of the shop
- Serving customers on the till
- Restocking shelves and merchandizing the store
- Sorting and cleaning books
Skills and competences:
- Supervisory experience & ability to delegate tasks
- Excellent people skills
- Retail experience preferred
- Reliability
- Training given
Contact:
Suzanne Peace
shopf3724@btconnect.com
01295 257908
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
ASAP
Retail Supervisor (Bloomsbury Books)
Location:
Bloomsbury Books
Commitment:
Very Flexible.
Context:
Bloomsbury Books.
Close to the British Museum a lovely Bookshop with great stock.
Key responsibilities:
- Supervising staff
- Managing the shop in the absence of the Shop Manager
- Valuing stock
- Serving customers
- Displaying the stock
Skills and competences:
- Supervisory experience
- Affection for Books
- Customer orientated
Training will be given.
Contact:
Derek Sims: HR Advisor
dsims@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Time to suit
Start date:
To be agreed.
Volunteer Deputy Manager - Online Shop (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 8 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Online Shop
Recently voted the best Oxfam online store, it sells products online 24/7.
Key responsibilities:
- Working alongside online shop manager deputising and delegating as required, to assist in meeting targets.
- Assist in recruiting and training new volunteers.
- Prioritise stock to be sold and motivate online shop team.
- Ensure that all sold items are posted daily to post deadline.
- Offer guidance and research advice to identify items of higher value.
Skills and competences:
- Previous experience in a managerial role (desirable)
- Good leadership skills.
- Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn and ability to prioritise and use initiative.
- Ability to commit and cover regular shifts
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Volunteer Photographer (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Online Shop
Recently voted the best Oxfam online store, it sells products online 24/7.
Key responsibilities:
- Dress mannequins ready to photograph and/or display items in an eye-catching way.
- Take photographs to bring out items features.
- Adjust lighting equipment as required.
- Maintain item coding following guidelines (Training will be given)
Skills and competences:
- Interest in photography (No experience necessary as training will be provided)
- Basic IT skills.
- Ability to work individually and as part of a team alongside other volunteers.
- Creativity with photography and when describing the items, which will be placed online for the customers to view.
- Reliability and some flexibility when responding to management requests and suggestions.
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Book Sorter and Pricer (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Books Department.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable books from donated stock.
- Price these books in line with the shops pricing guidelines.
- Replenish sales floor and maintain displays.
- Assist customers to find the books they are looking for.
Skills and competences:
- An interest in and enjoyment of books.
- Ability to work alongside others within a team of people and willingness to share information.
- Knowledge of some type(s) of books (Useful)
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Clothing Sorters (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Clothing department
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting and pricing donated clothing suitable for sale.
- Steaming clothes ready for sales floor.
- Identify high value clothing for management attention.
- Display in shop/replenish as required following guidelines.
- Follow re-cycling procedures as directed.
Skills and competences:
- Excellent eye for detail, as scrutinising clothing will be of a very high standard.
- Follow guidelines and instructions as trained.
- Good interpersonal skills are desired.
- Knowledge of prominent clothing retailers is desired.
- Ability to work effectively within a team.
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Dispatch Controller (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Online Shop
Recently voted the best Oxfam online store, it sells products online 24/7.
Key responsibilities:
- Printing dispatch forms and locating good for delivery.
- Ensure that sold items are packed and addressed appropriately.
- Understanding postage costs to ensure that items have the right postage label (Training will be given)
- Completing royal mail dispatch forms/arrange courier.
- Maintain deliver systems and order adequate packaging materials. (Training will be given)
Skills and competences:
- Ability to use initiative and work as part of a team.
- Manage workload to ensure items re dispatched on time.
- Manual dexterity to create packaging as required.
- Some lifting required (Training will be given in health and safety)
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Homeware and Collectables (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Homeware and collectables.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable items from donated stock.
- Identify potential high value items for management attention.
- Price items inline with the shops pricing guidelines and policy.
- Display in shop/replenish as required following guidelines.
Skills and competences:
- An interest in homewares and or collectables
- Ability to work alongside others within a team of people and willingness to share information.
- Specific knowledge of specific product areas i.e. ceramics, glass, silver, and collectables (desirable)
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Stamps (Philatelist) Sorter and Pricer (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Stamps and related ephemera.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable items from donated stock.
- Price these items inline with the shops pricing policy.
- Display in shop/replenish as required.
Skills and competences:
- An interest and willingness to learn and enjoyment of stamps.
- Attention to detail to identify and value stamps as well as presenting them.
- Ability to work alongside others within a team of people and willingness to share information.
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Shop Assistant (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Within the main shop.
Key responsibilities:
- Serving customers on the till accurately and in a friendly manner.
- Tidying/re-stocking/merchandising the shop as required.
- Answering queries about Oxfam and products offered for sale.
Skills and competences:
- Friendly and helpful.
- Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
- Willingness to learn.
- Ability to commit to covering a regular shift.
- Ability to work independently when trained.
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Till Operator (Keswick)
Location:
Keswick
Commitment:
Preferably a minimum of 4 hours per week, various days are possible.
Context:
Within the main shop.
Key responsibilities:
- Serving and dealing with the public.
- Accurate cash handling and credit card handling (Training will be given)
- Acceptation donations from donors.
- Promoting Oxfam and various schemes to customers.
- Afternoon till assistants will also be needed to assist in cashing up.
Skills and competences:
- Ability to work with others and as part of a team.
- Reliability in cash handling is essential. You may also need to help with other responsibilities within the shop at busy times.
- Confident at communicating with the public, and volunteers.
- Assisting with customers in a prompt and effective manner.
What Oxfam can offer the volunteer?
- Training and ongoing support.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- A chance to meet new people and make new friends.
- A positive working environment.
- See your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
- Reasonable local travel and lunch expenses will be reimbursed within guidelines.
Contact:
Please visit in store or contact Ian or David
017687 74494
Oxfamshopf0327@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible.
Volunteer Sales assistant (Wallingford)
Location:
Wallingford standard shop
Commitment:
A shift usually lasts for four hours, however, opportunities are flexible, depending on your availability. Volunteer applications are always welcomed in the Wallingford shop but we are particularly keen to strengthen our volunteer team for the following shifts:
Monday – Wednesday mornings
Thursdays – SaturdaysContext:
Shop based, serving customers in our New Wallingford shop, helping customers with any queries. This role may also involve some sorting and pricing of clothing.
Key responsibilities:
- Customer service, greeting and serving customers in a polite and friendly manner
- Re stocking shelves and rails in the shop
- The role may include sorting incoming donations of clothing and processing Gift aided items
- Cashing up (after training is given)
Skills and competences:
- Good communication skills
- Reliable with good time keeping
- Some retail experience is helpful but not essential
- Display or merchandising skills (useful but not essential)
Contact:
Madeleine Tanner, Shop Manager or Hilary Pinkett deputy manager
oxfamshopf3733@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Ongoing
Till Operator (Caversham)
Location:
Caversham Oxfam Shop, 12 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JG
Commitment:
4 hours on a Friday morning or on a Saturday afternoon, although other days may be available.
Context:
We are a busy shop, set over two floors and selling a wide range of donated goods. On the ground floor we offer women's, men's and children's clothes, toys & games, accessories and homewares. On the first floor we have a dedicated bookshop selling a large range of fiction and non-fiction books. In addition to this, the bookshop also offers a wide range of CDs and DVDs. Our volunteer team consists of a diverse range of people including students, retired, graduates and parents with school age children.
Key responsibilities:
- Customer service, greeting and serving customers on the till in a polite and friendly manner
- Cashing up (after training is given)
- Restocking shelves and merchandising the shop
- Receiving donations in a friendly manner
- Answering queries about Oxfam and products on sale
Skills and competences:
- Good communication and customer care skills
- Ability to commit to covering a regular shift
- Some retail experience is helpful but not essential
- Display or merchandising skills (useful but not essential)
- Ability to work independently when trained
What this role can offer you
This role can offer you the opportunity to meet new people in a friendly workplace. You will gain new skills and valuable experience. Full training will be given and you will have the possibility to train and specialise in particular areas. You will be able to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam.
Contact:
Anne-Marie Phillips (Manager) or Deborah Ramsay (Deputy Manager)
0118 9479232
oxfamshopf3802@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) stating why this role interests you and email it to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be agreed
Start date:
To be agreed
Shop Recruitment Officer (Caversham)
Location:
Caversham Oxfam Shop, 12 Prospect Street, Caversham, Reading, RG4 8JG
Commitment:
4 hours per week worked flexibly to suit
Context:
We are a busy shop, set over two floors and selling a wide range of donated goods. On the ground floor we offer women's, men's and children's clothes, toys & games, accessories and homewares. On the first floor we have a dedicated bookshop selling a large range of fiction and non-fiction books. In addition to this, the bookshop also offers a wide range of CDs and DVDs. Our volunteer team consists of a diverse range of people including students, retired, graduates and parents with school age children.
Key responsibilities:
Working with the Shop Manager/Deputy Manager to:- Identify roles to be filled
- Decide where you will find the skills and experience you need in the local area
- Plan how you will communicate your recruitment message to potential volunteers
- Organise an Open evening/day to give information on the shop, Oxfam programmes and volunteering opportunities
- Agree an application process and communicate this to the shop team
- Support and work within Oxfam's Volunteer Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity Policy
Skills and competences:
- Excellent communication skills in person and in writing are essential
- Interpersonal skills e.g. the ability to motivate and involve people are essential
- Experience in human resources, marketing, advertising, design or working with the media would be useful
- Confidence, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
What this role can offer you
This role can offer you the opportunity to develop skills in basic retail and customer service principles whilst working as part of a friendly team. The role will provide you with an interesting and varied experience of voluntary work and the opportunity to contribute to Oxfam's goal of overcoming poverty and suffering.
Contact:
Anne-Marie Phillips (Manager) or Deborah Ramsay (Deputy Manager)
0118 9479232
oxfamshopf3802@oxfam.org.uk
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) stating why this role interests you and email it to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be agreed
Start date:
To be agreed
Sales Assistant / till operator (Rhyl)
Location:
Rhyl (LL18 1TR)
Commitment:
We Have Five Vacancies: Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 1.00 pm. Plus Monday Afternoon 1.00 pm till 5.00 pm
Context:
Rhyl shop is a small friendly shop selling a variety of products.
Key responsibilities:
- Using the till (Full training available)
- General tidying of the shop floor.
- Assisting to put out stock brought down.
- A friendly face for customers to chat to.
- Receiving incoming donations over the door.
Skills and competences:
- Friendly manner
- Good cash handling – giving correct change.
What this role can offer you
This role can offer you the opportunity to meet people and to contribute to Oxfam’s goal of overcoming poverty. In addition you have the opportunity to gain retail experience in cash handling, shop floor supervision, and customer service skills. Local transport costs will be reimbursed.
Contact:
Lyn Wright
(01745) 337087
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) stating why this role interests you and email it to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
To be arranged
Start date:
As soon as possible
Shop Assistant (Godalming)
Location:
32 High Street, Godalming, GU7 1DZ
Commitment:
Flexible
Context:
On the shop floor, serving customers and assisting with the running of the shop.
Key responsibilities:
- Serving customers on the till
- Restocking shelves and merchandising the shop
- Answering queries about Oxfam and products offered for sale
Skills and competences:
- Friendly and helpful
- Willingness to learn
- Ability to commit to covering a regular shift
- Ability to work independently when trained
What can Oxfam offer:
- Meet new people and an opportunity to make new friends.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Full training will be given
- Oxfam will cover your transportation costs
Contact:
Sophie Rutherford
oxfamgming@live.co.uk
01483 424441
Application process:
Please send a covering letter, clearly stating how your experience meet each of the skills required, along with a current CV.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
Ongoing
Start date:
Immediately
Unwrapped Sales Co-Coordinator
Location:
Oxfam Book Shop, Banbury, OX16 5NW
Commitment:
TBA. Four hours minimum, Could involve working from home, although regular meetings with the shop manager and the shop team would be essential.
Context:
We are a small friendly team in our second year of trading as a specialist book/music shop. As well as selling a wide selection of books from modern fiction and leisure interest to classics and rare or collectable books, we would like to dramatically increase our sales of Oxfam’s Unwrapped alternative gifts, which include more than 70 great alternative gifts that help overcome poverty - from goats and bogs to seeds and safe water.
Key responsibilities:
- Working to improve sales of Unwrapped within the shop by:
- using your creativity to publicise and promote Unwrapped within the local community
- working with the team and the sales assistants to improve customer service on Unwrapped
- publicising Unwrapped through the local shop
- Ensuring that all communications the shop holds about Unwrapped are up-to-date and understood by the team
Skills and competences:
- Excellent communications skills in person and in writing are essential.
- Self motivated with good organisations skills are essential.
- Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with and work as part of a team.
- Creative thinking and the willingness to contribute new ideas.
- Experience in PR, marketing, advertising, or working with the media would be very useful.
What can Oxfam offer:
- The opportunity to promote and manage a superb product that reflects the breadth of work that Oxfam is engaged in world wide.
- The flexibility of working from home and in the shop as part of a team
- Opportunity to develop your skills
- Full training will be provided
- Opportunity to attend the annual Oxfam Unwrapped Conference
- Your expenses will be reimbursed
Contact:
Suzanne Peace, Shop Manager
shopf3724@btconnect.com
01295 257908
Application process:
Please send a covering letter, clearly stating how your experience meet each of the skills required, along with a current CV.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBA
Start date:
As soon as possible
Sunday Sales Assistant - Welwyn Garden City
Location:
Welwyn Garden City Oxfam Shop
37 Fretherne Road
Welwyn Garden City
Hertfordshire, AL8 6NS
Commitment:
Sundays 12 noon – 4:00pm
Context:
The Oxfam shop in Welwyn Garden City is a standard shop selling Womenswear, Menswear, Childrenswear, Books, Homewares, Fairtrade Food, Cards and Seasonal Gifts. We also stock environmentally friendly cleaning products and solar powered MP3 players and chargers.
We are looking for volunteers to help with our Sunday shift and become part of our friendly team.
Key responsibilities:
- Serving customers on the till
- Making the shop a friendly and welcoming place for customers, donors and new volunteers
- Pricing items for sale
- Restocking shelves and merchandising the shop
- Answering queries about Oxfam and products offered for sale
Skills and competences:
- Friendly and helpful
- Flexible and adaptable to be able to deal with different customers and queries
- Good customer care skills
- Willingness to learn
What can Oxfam offer:
- Experience
- Full training will be given
- Interesting and varied experience of voluntary work
- Being part of a friendly team where there are lots of opportunities to learn
Contact:
Sonia Illes – Shop Manager
oxfamshopf3615@oxfam.org.uk
01707 335 271
Application process:
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) stating why this role interests you and email it to the address above.
Application deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
By arrangement
Start date:
To be agreed
Clothing sorters (Wigston)
Location:
Oxfam shop, Wigston, Leicestershire F1726
Commitment:
Shifts flexible
Context:
Oxfam shop, Wigston
Key responsibilities:
- Sorting and pricing donated clothing suitable for sale.
- Steaming clothing to ensure it is presented well for sale.
- Ensuring that labels are complete and accurate in realtion to clothing pricing policy within the shop.
- Following waste saver procedures as directed.
Skills and competences:
- Reliability and ability to work effectively in the team
- Follow guidelines and instructions as trained
- Excellent eye for detail,as scrutinising clothing will be to a very high standard
- Good sense of humour is desired
- Knowledge of prominent clothing retailers is desired
What can Oxfam offer:
- To become part of a friendly team
- To learn new skills, and receive full training
- Drinks during shifts
- Make a difference to the work of Oxfam
- A positive endorsement to CV, or higher education applications
Contact:
Karen Louise Wright
edkarmatt@yahoo.co.uk
0116 2889259
Application process:
Applications are welcome from individuals from the local and surrounding area of Wigston. Age 16 plus is preferred. However individuals taking the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme are more than welcome. There is no upper age limit. The ability to undertake tasks as directed is essential.
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
No closing date, applications welcome asap
Till operators (Wigston)
Location:
Oxfam shop, Wigston, Leicestershire F1726
Commitment:
Tues 9am – 1pm.
Thursday 1pm – 5pm
Friday 1pm – 5pm
Saturday 1pm – 5pm
Context:
Oxfam shop, Wigston
Key responsibilities:
- Cash handling, and taking credit card transactions.
serving and dealing with the public. - Taking specific donations from donors.
- Promoting face to face promotions to customers, including M&S, and other great value offers.
- Afternoon till assistants will also need to do cash reconciliations.
Skills and competences:
- Reliability esential and some flexibility maybe required.
- Confident at communicating with all sorts of people both within the team and public.
- Answering the telephone, where appropriate.
- Assisting with customer enquiries in a prompt and effective manner.
What can Oxfam offer:
- Meet new people and an opportunity to make new friends.
- Gain valuable experience and new skills.
- Possibility of references for permanent employment/ higher education after 3 months service.
- Positive working environment
- Drinks provided whilst on shift
Contact:
Karen Louise Wright
edkarmatt@yahoo.co.uk
0116 2889259
Application process:
Applications are most welcome from individuals from the local and surrounding area of Wigston, Leicestershire. Minimum age is 16 years, with no upper age limit. However a competance to do the task is essential.
Please complete the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC).
Application deadline:
No closing date, applications welcome asap
Book sorter and pricer
Location:
Fareham Oxfam Shop: 182 West Street, Fareham, Hants PO16 0EQ (5 mins walk from Rail Station)
Commitment:
Preferably 4 hours a week minimum: various days are possible. This is a long-term opportunity for a suitable person.
Context:
The shop is converting from standard to Books & Music with Bric a Brac on 26 .01.09. Oxfam bookshops offer a wider selection of books than most shops, from modern fiction and leisure interest to classics and rare or collectable books. We also offer Fairtrade food, new gifts, greetings and Christmas cards, diaries, calendars and 'green' products.
Key responsibilities:
- Identify and value saleable books from donated stock.
- Price these books in line with the shop’s pricing guidelines and policy.
- Assist customers to find books they are looking for.
Skills and competences:
- An interest in and enjoyment of books (Essential)
- Ability to work alongside others within a team of people and willingness to share information. (Essential)
- nowledge of some type(s) of books. (Useful)
Contact:
Christine Chapman, Shop Manager christine.chapm@googlemail.com
07906 084 151 Shop no: 01329 286531Application process:
Please send a covering letter, clearly stating how your experience meet each of the skills required, along with a current CV.
Application deadline:
Ongoing.
Interview date:
By arrangement
Start date:
From 26 January 2009.
Volunteer shift leader
Location:
Lytham Shop
Commitment:
4 hour shifts
Context:
Oxfam shop, 45 Clifton Street, Lytham, FY8 5ER
Key responsibilities:
- Managing a volunteer shift team
- Delegating tasks
- Till sales
- Merchandising the shop floor
- Liasing with other shift leaders
Skills and competences:
- Diplomatic approach
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to delegate
- Flexibility
What can Oxfam offer me?
- A fun friendly workplace
- Possibility to train and specialise further
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Tea coffee and biscuits on your break
- Oxfam will cover your transportation costs
Deadline:
Ongoing
Interview date:
TBC
Start date:
TBC
Contact:
Pippa Lyon
Email: oxfamshopf1030@oxfam.org.uk
Tel: 01253 738102
Volunteer new product coordinator
Location:
Lytham Shop
Commitment:
4 hour shifts
Context:
Oxfam shop, 45 Clifton Street, Lytham, FY8 5ER
Key responsibilities:
- Tracking Fair Trade gift sales
- Tracking Fair Trade food sales
- Tracking Everyday card sales
- Merchandising the shop floor
- Preparing orders
Skills and competences:
- Willingness to learn
- Methodical approach
- Ability to work independently when trained
- Flexibility
What can Oxfam offer me?
- A fun friendly workplace
- Possibility to train and specialise further
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Tea coffee and biscuits on your break
- Oxfam will cover your transportation costs
Deadline: Ongoing
Interview date: TBC
Start date: TBC
Contact: Pippa Lyon
Email: oxfamshopf1030@btconnect.com
Tel: 01253 738102
Volunteer sales assistant
Location:
Lytham Shop
Commitment:
4 hour shifts
Context:
Oxfam shop, 45 Clifton Street, Lytham, FY8 5ER
Key responsibilities:
- Till transactions
- Restocking shop floor
- Customer service
- Discussing Oxfam unwrapped with customers
- Discussing Fair Trade gift and food with customers
Skills and competences:
- Friendly and polite manner
- Training will be provided on the till
- Ability to commit to covering a regular shift
- Ability to work independently when trained
- Flexibility
What can Oxfam offer me?
- A fun friendly workplace
- Possibility to train and specialise in particular areas
- Ability to see your work translate into money raised for Oxfam
- Tea coffee and biscuits on your break
- Oxfam will cover your transportation costs
Deadline: Ongoing
Interview date: TBC
Start date: TBC
Contact: Pippa Lyon
Email: oxfamshopf1030@btconnect.com
Tel: 01253 738102
Shop Recruitment Officer
Location:
Lytham Shop
Commitment:
4 hours per week worked flexibly to suit
Context:
Oxfam shop, 45 Clifton Street, Lytham, FY8 5ER
Key responsibilities:
- Identifying what work needs to be done in the shop.
- Designing role descriptions for the vacant roles.
- Deciding where you will find the skills and experience you need in Lytham.
- Planning how you will communicate your recruitment message to potential volunteers.
- Organising an Open evening/day to give information on the Lytham shop, Oxfam programmes and volunteering opportunities in Lytham.
- Working with other volunteers to ensure that all members of the team know how to respond to applicants.
- Agreeing an application process and communicating this to the shop team.
- Supporting and working within Oxfam’s Volunteer Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity Policy.
Skills and competences:
- Excellent communications skills in person and in writing are essential.
- Interpersonal skills, eg the ability to motivate and involve people, are essential.
- Experience in marketing, advertising, design or working with the media would be very useful.
- An interest in human resources or personnel would be useful.
- Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
- Ability to solve problems creatively.
What can Oxfam offer me?
- Lunch expenses (must work 2 hours either side of lunch)
- Travel expenses (if you work at least 4 hours)
- Opportunity to develop skills
- Opportunity to attend training courses on recruiting volunteers
- Regular supervisory meetings to discuss progress and enable volunteer to raise concerns
Deadline: Ongoing
Interview date: TBC
Start date: TBC
Contact: Pippa Lyon
Email: oxfamshopf1030@btconnect.com
Tel: 01253 738102
Retail Assistant
Location:
Chiswick
Commitment:
To be agreed
Context:
Trading
Key responsibilities:
Our shop in Chiswick is a flagship Boutique offering what was described in the Daily Telegraph as the ,’ best sustainable fashion offering the British retail sector has come up with so far. ‘ As a volunteer you will be:
- Valuing donations of clothing.
- Serving customers.
- Merchandising the shop.
- Acting as an ambassador for Oxfam in this high profile shop.
Skills and competences:
- Enthusiasm for retail in general and clothing in particular
- A commitment to excellent customer service.
Deadline: Ongoing
Interview date: To be agreed
Start date: To be agreed
Contact: Derek Sims: HR Advisor
Email: dsims@oxfam.org.uk
Tel: 07957 887571
Children’s Department Specialist
Location:
South Oxhey Oxfam Shop
Commitment:
This role could be carried out at any time during opening hours to suit the volunteer.
2-3 hours once or twice a week would be ideal.
Context:
The children’s department at the South Oxhey Oxfam shop includes clothing, toys, videos and books
Key responsibilities:
- Keeping children’s department tidy and replenished with fresh stock
- Sorting donations of clothing and toys, etc..
- Checking items for condition.
- Pricing items for sale.
- Helping customers as part of a team.
Skills and competences:
- Some experience/willingness to learn of current children’s fashion.
- Experience/willingness to learn of current children’s toys.
- Ability to check toys, adding batteries where necessary.
Deadline: No deadline
Interview date: Not applicable
Start date: As soon as possible
Contact: Jenny Mitchener, South Oxhey Oxfam Shop Manager
Email: jennifermitchener@hotmail.com
Tel: 01923 251067 / 07739322385 (Shop: 02084211491)
Administrative Helper – two vacancies
Location:
South Oxhey
Commitment:
Weekly – one to two hours at weekend or Monday. No specific time.
Context:
Weekly accounting of sales figures and takings.
Key responsibilities:
- Completing weekly sales figures form and posting or emailing.
- Submitting figures by phone or email
- Monitoring sales by spreadsheet
Skills and competences:
- Good numeracy skills
- Computer skills- emailing, spreadsheets.
Deadline: No deadline
Interview date: TBA
Start date: TBA
Contact: Jenny Mitchener - Shop Manager
Email: jennifermitchener@hotmail.com
Tel: 01923 251067
Mob: 07739322385
Retail Assistant
Location:
Across London
Commitment:
Flexible arrangement to be agreed.
Context:
Trading
Making money to overcome poverty & suffering through Oxfam shops.
Key responsibilities:
- Oxfam has 80 shops in London where volunteers value donations, serve customers and carry out all the duties connected to Retail. There probably is a shop near you.
Skills and competences:
For some volunteers retail is new and training is provided. Other volunteers bring a specialist skill to Oxfam.
- Fashion Knowledge
- Collectable knowledge.
- Book knowledge.
- Retail or customer serve experience
Deadline:
ASAP
Interview date:
To be agreed
Start date:
To be agreed
Contact:
Derek Sims, HR Advisor. Email: dsims@oxfam.org.uk
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