Questions about volunteering

We've got hundreds of volunteer vacancies advertised online. Once you have submitted your application, we will contact you with details of the selection process. 

If you would like to volunteer in your local Oxfam shop you can apply online or stop by your local shop to find out more.

We do not send volunteers overseas. In common with many other major overseas charities, we work closely with local communities and partners to develop and deliver our projects, prioritising their knowledge, skills and expertise.

We deeply appreciate anyone’s desire to support our work and would love for you to volunteer in one of our shops. Please visit our volunteering page to find out more information about the fantastic opportunities we have.

Oxfam does not send volunteer drivers from the UK overseas with supplies. Wherever possible, Oxfam buys items locally or from countries in the affected region. This stimulates the local economy and has a lower environmental impact.

We deeply appreciate anyone’s desire to support our work and would love for you to volunteer in one of our shops. Please visit our volunteering page to find out more information about the fantastic opportunities we have.

Oxfam is not able to support individuals who need visas to come to the UK to volunteer. Oxfam cannot support volunteer visas, as we do not have the correct licence to do so.

Most UK visas allow people to volunteer, although some may have restrictions to the number of hours you can volunteer. If you are not sure if your visa allows you to volunteer we suggest you contact the UK Border Agency. Please note that Tourist / Visitor visas and Student Visitor visas (usually students visiting for 6 months or less) do not allow people to volunteer.