Youth Volunteer Supervisor

By volunteering with us in one of our amazing retail spaces, you'll raise essential funds for Oxfam – whilst learning new skills and meeting some incredible people.

• Supervising the young people who volunteer in our shops
• Supporting the Shop Management Team in ensuring a supportive volunteering opportunity for volunteers under the age of 18
• Selecting, sorting, and pricing donated stock
• Chatting to customers, giving great service on the till
• Researching valuable and vintage stock
• Visual merchandising: creating eye-catching window and in-store displays
• Photographing and listing items for the online shop

This role might include occasionally lifting boxes. We prioritise a safe working environment and provide comprehensive health and safety training to all volunteers.

You don't need specific skills and experience, as we provide training, but the following will be useful:

• Commitment to Oxfam’s values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness
• Ability to volunteer within Oxfam’s policies and shop guidelines
• We ask that you be reliable and on time for your volunteering
• Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
• Confident in communicating with others

• You'll be joining thousands of volunteers to tackle poverty and injustice.
• Some lunch and travel costs paid (please speak to the Manager first to understand what is covered)
• Access to training and development
• Grow your confidence and meet new people
• Flexible volunteering schedules that fit your lifestyle
• Free confidential support from the Retail Trust
• Possible references for future employers

Application deadline:

Ongoing

Informal chat:

After you've applied, the shop manager will contact you to arrange a time to chat about volunteering.

Start date:

After your chat with the manager, and your reference and security checks, you can choose a start date.

You will need to undertake a DBS/PVG check prior to commencing in this role. This will be undertaken by Oxfam.

We warmly welcome everyone to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. If you have any particular needs, please talk to a manager, and we can consider possible adjustments.

We conduct ID checks for all volunteers and require one reference upon application. If you have any difficulties providing a reference, please speak to a manager for assistance.

If you need help with your application please contact us at givetime@oxfam.org.uk