Charity Shop Volunteer
OxfamOverview
Join the Oxfam community
As a Retail Volunteer, you will learn all about what goes into making Oxfam's fantastic shop thrive. You can keep busy in the stockroom sorting and checking donations or be on the shop floor, serving customers and putting stock out on sale. Whatever suits you! Best of all, you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.
About this role
Oxfam will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of Oxfam's team. You don’t need to have any experience – Oxfam’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, Oxfam’re here to help.
You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most. As a Retail Volunteer, you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence. Why not try a bit of everything?
- Sorting donations including checking and pricing
- Serving customers on the till
- Creating stylish window displays
- Keeping the shop fully stocked
- Helping donors as they come in
Volunteering that works for you
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and Oxfam will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.
Everyone has something to offer
At Oxfam, Oxfam know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to Oxfam for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and Oxfam will do what Oxfam can to find a role that works for you.
What happens next?
After you apply, the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there, you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!
Benefits
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
Flexible language requirement:
- English not required
Work Location: In person
Oxfam is a British-founded confederation of 21 independent charitable organizations focusing on the alleviation of global poverty, founded in 1942 and led by Oxfam International.