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Volunteer vacancies

If you spot a post that appeals to you, fill in the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) and return it to the manager concerned who will then contact you directly.

And while you are waiting for the right volunteer post to be advertised on the 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

Oxjam Regional Manager (35 positions available)

Homeware Team Assistant (Keighley)

Book Team Assistant (Keighley)

Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader (Cumbria)

Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader (Cheshire)

Volunteer Recruiter (Keighley)

Fundraising Support Assistant (Glasgow)

Shop Day Leader (Keighley)

Sunday Shop Supervisor (Hertfordshire)

Outreach Coordinator (Oxford)

Area Volunteer Recruiter (Cumbria/North Lancashire)

Oxfam Scotland Advisory Group (Scotland)

Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader (Midlands)

Oxfam Collection Coordinator (Midlands)

Clothing Project Administrator (n/a)

Volunteer Deputy Shop manager (London)

Volunteer Shop Auditor (Brighton)

Volunteer Shop Auditor (Cardiff/West Wales)

Volunteer Shop Auditor (Dorset)

Volunteer Shop Auditor (Glasgow)

Volunteer Shop Auditor (North West)

Volunteer Shop Auditor (Surrey)

Volunteer Shop Auditor (York/Leeds)

Treasury and Banking Assistant (Oxford)

Ongoing volunteer vacancies

Shop volunteer positions (Bedford)

Head of Homeware (Finchley)

Driver (Streatham)

Fundraising Group Leader (South East)

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)

Recruitment Officer (Finchley)

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-Coordinator (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)

Finance Assistant (Newcastle)

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

Homeware Team Assistant (Keighley)

Location:

Oxfam Keighley

Commitment:

Negotiable: shift patterns are 9am – 1pm and 1pm – 5pm Monday – Saturday.

Context:

Homeware Team, Oxfam shop Keighley

Key Responsibilities:

Helping to maintain the homeware department with a view to maximising sales.
Sorting and pricing incoming donations of homeware.
Keeping the shop floor stocked up and creating eye-catching displays.
Researching items which might be valuable.
Contributing to the upkeep of the back room by making sure that books are recycled appropriately.

Skills and competences:

A discerning eye, to spot unusual gems, and a passion for the likes of pottery, paintings and glass.
Ability to pick out items that might be more valuable.
Ability/experience in making eye-catching displays with the product on offer.
Experience in a retail environment would be preferable, however, training will be provided. Enthusiasm and knowledge about homewares is the most important thing.

Contact

Alice O’Neill (Shop Manager)
Oxfamshopf0718@oxfam.org.uk
01535 609055

Application Process:

Please complete and send the internship application form(62KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

1 March 2010

Interview date:

TBC

Start date:

TBC

Book Team Assistant (Keighley)

Location:

Oxfam Keighley

Commitment:

Negotiable: shift patterns are 9am – 1pm and 1pm – 5pm Monday – Saturday.

Context:

Book Team, Oxfam shop Keighley

Key Responsibilities:

Helping to maintain the book department with a view to maximising sales.
Sorting and pricing incoming donations of books.
Keeping the shop floor stocked up and creating eye-catching displays.
Contributing to the upkeep of the back room by making sure that books are recycled appropriately.
Contributing to the organisation of book-themed events in the shop.

Skills and competences:

A discerning eye, to spot literary gems, and a passion for books.
Knowledge or awareness of the second hand book trade would be good but not essential.
Experience in a retail environment would be preferable, however, training will be provided. Enthusiasm and knowledge about books is the most important thing.

Contact

Alice O’Neill (Shop Manager)
Oxfamshopf0718@oxfam.org.uk
01535 609055

Application Process:

Please complete and send the internship application form(62KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

1 March 2010

Interview date:

TBC

Start date:

TBC

Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader

Location:

Cumbria, based at home

Commitment:

Two to three hours a week flexible. This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity.

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

Harriett Christie
hchristie@oxfam.org.uk

Application Process:

Please complete and send the internship application form(62KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

28 February 2010

Interview date:

TBC

Start date:

TBC

Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader

Location:

Cheshire, based at home

Commitment:

Two to three hours a week flexible. This is an ongoing volunteering opportunity.

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

Harriett Christie
hchristie@oxfam.org.uk

Application Process:

Please complete and send the internship application form(62KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

28 February 2010

Interview date:

TBC

Start date:

TBC

Volunteer Recruiter

Location:

Oxfam Keighley

Commitment:

Flexible to suit your commitments

Context:

Recruitment, Oxfam shop Keighley

Key Responsibilities:

Support Shop Manager in recruiting new volunteers
Develop and maintain contacts with any organisations which could help recruit volunteers
Put up posters around town and maintain a recruitment noticeboard in the Oxfam shop
Develop shop events for the media to help recruit volunteers.

Skills and competences:

Good standard of written and verbal communication skills
Proactive and able to work on your own initiative
Innovative and creative.

Contact

Alice O’Neill (Shop Manager)
oxfamshopf0718@oxfam.org.uk
01535 609055

Application Process:

Please complete and send the internship application form(62KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

8 February

Interview date:

TBC

Start date:

TBC

Fundraising Support Assistant

Location:

Oxfam in Scotland, 207 Bath Street, Glasgow

Commitment:

One to two days per week, Mon – Fri (flexible), occasionally on an evening or weekend. We ask for a minimum commitment of six months.

Context:

Oxfam is looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to help support the growing fundraising activity in Scotland.

As an integral member of the fundraising team, you will have a varied role - including anything from supporting our existing fundraisers to researching new opportunities within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Take on a crucial role in raising funds to support the work of Oxfam in alleviating poverty and suffering worldwide.
Support the work of Oxfam’s regional team in Scotland to promote Oxfam in local communities and develop fundraising initatives.
Help to grow networks of Oxfam supporters and fundraisers.
Make contact with community groups and organisations to engage them in Oxfam’s work and encourage them to support us.
Support individuals who are interested in fundraising for Oxfam.

Skills and competences:

Excellent interpersonal skills and organisational skills
Knowledge of MS Office, especially Word and Excel
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
An interest in Oxfam’s work and international development.

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:

Monday 8 February at 17.00

Interview date:

12 & 15 February

Start date:

TBA

Shop Day Leader

Location:

Oxfam Keighley

Commitment:

One or more full days per week in agreement with the Shop Manager

Context:

Oxfam shop Keighley

Key Responsibilities:

Opening up and closing the shop
Supervising volunteers
Dealing with customers/potential volunteers
Cashing /banking
Working with the manager to maximise sales in the shop.

Skills and competences:

Ability to motivate and get on with different people
Ability to work on own initiative
Willingness to take responsibility
Ability to create a welcoming friendly atmosphere.

Contact:

Alice O’Neill (Shop Manager)
oxfamshopf0718@oxfam.org.uk
01535 609055

Application process:

Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

1 February 2010

Interview date:

TBA

Start date:

TBA

Sunday Shop Supervisor

Location:

Welwyn Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Oxfam Shop, 37 Fretherne Road, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire,AL8 6NS

Commitment:

Sundays 12noon – 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 goods.

We are looking for an enthusiastic volunteer to act as Supervisor for our Sunday shift.

Key Responsibilities:

Opening up and closing the shop.
Supervising volunteers and delegating tasks.
Dealing with customers / potential volunteers.
Answering queries about Oxfam and products offered for sale.
Cashing up at the end of the shift.

Skills and competences:

Ability to motivate and get on with different people.
Willingness to take responsibility.
Ability to work on own initiative.
Friendly, helpful, supportive and diplomatic.
Reliable and honest, with good customer care skills.

What can Oxfam offer me as a volunteer?

Training, support and advice.
Experience.
References when required.
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 and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

31 January 2010

Interview date:

By arrangement

Start date:

TBA

Oxford Outreach Coordinator

Location:

Home-based, Oxford

Commitment:

Two days a week, flexible working hours, working from home

Context:

Campaigns and Communications

Key Responsibilities:

Create an events schedule that will be interesting to volunteers and help Oxfam to reach a number of target audiences
Recruit, train and lead volunteers (Outreachers) to campaign at events including national band tours
Ensure volunteers are properly briefed before events and a debrief is done after events
Manage collection and fulfilment of petition sheets; deliver on targets involving numbers of petitions signed and new campaigners recruited
Motivate and encourage Outreachers and support them to develop as campaigners
Use a range of on and off line tools to build a sense of community and network volunteers (E.g. social networks, newsletters, events)
Participate in regional Outreach training events and initiatives
Perform the administrative duties associated with the programme.

Skills and competences:

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written and ability to represent Oxfam to external contacts
Proven ability to plan, organise and manage a complex workload and ensure attention to detail.
Excellent leadership skills, including the proven ability to motivate, engage and mobilise people and/or teams, even when under pressure.
Creativity and the ability to contribute useful and innovative ideas/suggestions.
Enthusiasm, flexibility and lots of energy, be a good team player, responsible, with the ability to smile under pressure!
Desirable: knowledge of the Oxford cultural and community events and/or music scene.

Contact:

Kate Collins
kcollins@oxfam.org.uk

Application process:

Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

Friday, 29 January, (Midday)

Interview date:

Second week of February

Start date:

Mid-February

Area Volunteer Recruiter

Location:

Home-based in Cumbria/North Lancashire

Commitment:

Flexible to suit your commitments; however, you must be available to complete planned work. Suggested minimum hours of six per week.

Context:

Trading Area GKN11. 20 Oxfam Shops in Cumbria and North Lancashire.

Key Responsibilities:

Working with guidance from Area Manager to support Shop Managers in the North West in recruiting new volunteers.
Developing and maintaining contacts with any organisations which could help recruit volunteers.
Producing resources for Shop Managers to use in order to help them with volunteer recruitment.
Developing shop events in conjunction with Shop Managers for the media to help recruit volunteers.

Skills and competences:

Good standard of written and verbal communication skills.
Proactive and able to work on your own initiative.
Innovative and creative.

Contact:

Penny Walker, Area Manager
pwalker@oxfam.org.uk
07748 142 884

Application process:

Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

31 January 2010

Interview date:

TBA

Start date:

TBA

Oxfam Fundraising Group Leader (Midlands)

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:

End of February 2010

Interview date:

TBA

Start date:

As soon as possible

Oxfam Collection Coordinator (Midlands)

Location:

We are looking for fundraising group leaders: West Midlands, Staffordshire, Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire, Shropshire, Leicestershire, Warwickshire.

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 the Midlands.

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:

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
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:

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:

End of February 2010

Interview date:

TBA

Start date:

As soon as possible

Clothing Project Administrator

Location:

Home based

Commitment:

Flexible to suit.
Initial Project is time sensitive for completion by 1st May 2010

Context:

Working for the National Product Development Manager for clothing along side other administrators. This is a home-based role that would be managed remotely by telephone and email. Although some opportunities to visit key Oxfam locations may arise the idea candidate must be self motivated and able to work to find a solution within the agreed project guidelines and terms of reference.

Key Responsibilities:

Researching current product induction practice in shops of both paid staff and volunteers.
Compiling this research into a set of key recommendations
Developing and piloting the induction guide(s)

Skills and competences:

Computer literate experience of developing on line learning would be desirable but not essential.
Excellent communication skills in person and via email
Proactive attitude
Interest in clothing and accessories is desirable but not essential

What this role can offer you:

Experience of working on a wide project with numerous stake holders.
This is a project that will be seen through (with support from the project manager) from start to finish. This could be used as a demonstrable piece of work for CV development.

Contact:

Laura Ruxton
lruxton@oxfam.org.uk

Application process:

Please send a CV and an application letter to the address above.

Application deadline:

31 January 2010

Interview date:

TBA

Start date:

As soon as possible

Volunteer Deputy Shop manager (London)

Location:

Palmers Green 326 Green lanes N13 5TW

Commitment:

The shop opens Mon-Sat (9.30am-5:30pm). Shifts 9:30-1:30 and 1:30-5:30. Many shifts are currently available. 12-16 hrs a week.

Context:

This is a good opportunity to gain management experience. You will be responsible for the smooth running of the shop, delegating tasks and assisting yourself with duties.

Key Responsibilities:

Cashier/banking
Sorting stock/merchandizing
Customer queries
Ensuring correct procedures are followed

Skills and competences:

Ideally volunteering or management experience but not essential
Attention to detail
Good customer service
An interest in Oxfam and project work

Contact:

Daniel White. Branch Manager
oxfamshopf4639@oxfam.org.uk
0208 882 8176

Application process:

Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

31 January

Interview date:

TBC

Start date:

TBC

Volunteer Shop Auditor (Brighton)

Location:

Home based covering Brighton and the surrounding area

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Be part of a national group of volunteer shop auditors who are responsible for undertaking regular audits of Oxfam’s shop network (approximately 700 shops). The duties will include reviews of security/ financial paperwork/ stock/ management of Health and Safety of individual shop units. There is complete flexibility for you to plan in your Oxfam volunteering alongside any existing commitments throughout the year.

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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 Shop Auditor (Brighton)

Location:

Home based covering Brighton and the surrounding area

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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 Shop Auditor (Cardiff and West Wales)

Location:

Home based covering Cardiff and West Wales

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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 Shop Auditor (Dorset)

Location:

Home based covering Dorset and the surrounding area

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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 Shop Auditor (Glasgow)

Location:

Home based covering part of the Glasgow area

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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 Shop Auditor (North West)

Location:

Home based covering area around Carlisle/ Lake District

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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 Shop Auditor (Surrey)

Location:

Home based covering part of the Surrey area

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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 Shop Auditor (York/Leeds)

Location:

Home based covering York and the surrounding area including part of Leeds

Commitment:

20 days per year to work flexibly and for you to plan your own schedule of visits.

Context:

Key Responsibilities:

To own a local geographical audit portfolio of shops
To plan, organise and perform shop audits and produce electronic/ handwritten reports.
To make recommendations on the systems and procedures being applied in individual shops.
To work closely with Oxfam GB Internal Audit and loss prevention teams.

Skills and competences:

An ability to gather, analyse and evaluate facts and to prepare and present concise oral and written reports.
Basic numeracy skills
An ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with staff and volunteers and to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
An ability to work unsupervised
An ability to travel within an agreed area given to the volunteer auditor.

What this role can offer you:

The opportunity to learn more about Oxfam and the way it works.
The chance to influence best practice in risk and control in the Oxfam shop network.
The opportunity to network with a group of like-minded volunteer auditors.
Receive local travel and lunch expenses within established guidelines

Contact:

Steve Pratt UK Internal Audit Manager
Oxfam GB
1st Floor, 11 Regent Street
Clifton, Bristol BS8 4HW
spratt@oxfam.org.uk
07786 110053

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

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

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 internship application form(62KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

Ongoing

Interview date:

TBA

Start date:

TBA

Head of Homeware

Location:

55 Ballards Lane, Finchley N3 1XP

Commitment:

Four hours minimum per week. The shop opens Mon-Sat (9am-5pm) Sun (11-3)

Context:

This is a good opportunity to lead the development of the homeware department.

Key Responsibilities:

Setting the standard for the other homeware volunteers to follow
Sorting and pricing high quality stock
Merchandising and culling items on the shop floor
Observing changes in weekly takings for department
Suggesting improvements for the department.

Skills and competences:

A strong interest/knowledge in homewares and collectables
Ability to work well as part of a team
Be able to keep storage and shop floor tidy and presentable.

Contact:

Fran Tutt, Shop Manager
oxfamshopf4667@oxfam.org.uk
0208 346 3870

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

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 DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

Ongoing

Interview date:

Ongoing

Start date:

To be agreed

Fundraising Group Leader (South East)

Location:

We are looking for roles across the South East region. This role is primarily home based.

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:

Kizzy Wardle
kwardle@oxfam.org.uk
0207-802-9995
07827 956 230

Application process:

Please complete and send the Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) to the address above.

Application deadline:

31 January 2010

Interview date:

TBA

Start date:

As soon as possible

Clothing merchandisers (Durham city Boutique)

Location:

Durham city Boutique

Commitment:

Afternoon shifts 1.00pm to 5.30pm Mon Tue Wed Fri and Saturday. Morning shifts 9.30 to 1.00pm Mon Tue Wed 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:

A 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 DOC) 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 Mon and Fridays between 10.00am and 5.00pm and wed and thur 1.00pm to 5.00pm

Context:

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
01913847440

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 ( 9 am -5pm ).
Shifts 9 am -1 pm 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 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 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 merchandizing the store.

Skills and competences:

Supervisory experience & 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 Coordinator (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 currently available.

Context:

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

Recruitment Officer (Finchley)

Location:

Oxfam Shop, 55 Ballards Lane, Finchley N3 1XP.

Commitment:

Preferably four hours per week, flexible to suit. The shop opens Mon – Sat (9 – 5) Sun (11–3).

Context:

This is a good opportunity to work in a friendly shop with a large range of volunteers from students to the retired.

Key Responsibilities:

Identifying roles to be filled and utilising current volunteers with a rota system
Designing role descriptions and organising various mediums of advertisement
Agreeing on a shop application process and communicating this to the rest of the team
Supporting and working within Oxfam’s Volunteer Policy, Equal Opportunities Policy and Diversity Policy.

Skills and competences:

Confidence in working with and motivating others
High level of written and verbal skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A knowledge of the local area would be an asset
Previous experience of marketing and advertising would be useful.

Contact:

Fran Tutt, Shop Manager
0208 346 3870
oxfamshopf4667@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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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:

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 – Saturdays

Context:

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:

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 286531

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:

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

Volunteer Finance Assistant in Newcastle

The Newcastle Finance Office is part of the Trading Division of Oxfam. Oxfam has a network of c.770 shops throughout the UK and Newcastle office deals with about 400 of them. The main role of the Finance Office is to assist with the recording and processing of the shop income and/or associated expenditure for the Oxfam shops.

Commitment:

At least 6 hours a week for a minimum of 3 months.

The office is open Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.15pm and 9am to 5pm on a Friday.

Responsibilities:

Checking and entering data from income returns/logging and filing shop returns
Checking accuracy of invoices and processing them for payment
Problem solving and dealing with queries
Customer Care and phone answering/processing mail in/ assisting with mail outs/ maintaining and operating databases

Key skills:

No previous experience needed as full training is provided. However some or all of the following would be an advantage:

Good basic numeracy and attention to detail
A basic knowledge of or a willingness to learn IT skills
Organised approach to work/ good team player
Good interpersonal skills

Closing date for applications: Ongoing

Start date: TBC

Contact:

Amanda Jamieson, Senior Finance Assistant.

Email: newcastlevolunteers@oxfam.org.uk
Tel: 0191 221 0626
Address:Oxfam Finance Office, Level 3, Cale Cross House, 156 Pilgrim Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6SU

Apply today

Download a Volunteer Application Form (92KB DOC) and send it to the recruiting manager.

If you have any questions about volunteering with Oxfam please contact us at givetime@oxfam.org.uk