Retail Volunteer

Oxfam International; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lunch and travel costs paid

Access to training and development

Flexible volunteering schedules

Free confidential support by Retail Trust

Possible references for future employers

Job summary

Oxfam International in Greater London is looking for volunteers to join their retail shops. Volunteers will engage in various shop tasks, like sorting donations and providing customer service. No prior experience is required as full training is provided.

This role offers you the chance to make a difference in your community while learning new skills and meeting people. Reimbursements for lunch and travel may be available, and this is an opportunity to gain valuable references for future employment.

Qualifications

• Must be reliable and punctual for volunteering.
• No prior experience is required as full training will be provided.
• Must be willing to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake shop-related tasks agreed with the Manager.
• Select, sort, and price donated stock.
• Chat with customers and provide excellent service on the till.
• Research valuable and vintage stock.
• Create eye-catching window and in-store displays.
• Photograph and list items for the online shop.

Skills

Reliability

Team collaboration

Job description

Volunteer role

Retail Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Shop Manager

Where you will be based

Shop

Why we want you

We’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals aged 18 or over who want to make a difference in their community. No prior experience is needed, as we provide full training. If you’re open to learning, enjoy working with others, and have a passion for helping people, you’ll fit right in!

You have the time to become a volunteer in your community; you might be looking for work experience, the opportunity to meet new people, or keep active.

By volunteering with us in one of our amazing retail spaces you will be raising essential funds for Oxfam – all whilst learning new skills and meeting some incredible people.

What you will be doing

• Undertaking shop related tasks agreed with the Manager, for example:
• 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 may include occasionally lifting boxes. We prioritise a safe working environment and provide comprehensive health and safety training to all volunteers.

The skills you need

• We ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteering
• Full training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is required
• Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others

What's in it for you

• Some lunch and travel costs paid (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 by the Retail Trust
• Possible references for future employers

Disclaimer

Additional information:- 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 the 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.

397-399 Bethnal Green Rd, Bethnal Green, London, Greater London, E2 0AN, United Kingdom