Volunteer Online Shop Photographer — Help Items Sell

Oxfam International; Ilkley; On-site; Full time

Job description

Bring products to life through the lens!

As an Online Shop Photography Volunteer, you'll volunteer onsite creating clear, attractive images that help customers feel confident buying online. Your photos play a key role in turning donated items into sales, helping raise funds for Oxfam's life-saving work - whether that's responding to emergencies, supporting livelihoods, or campaigning for a fairer world.

If you enjoy photography, styling, or have a great eye for detail, this is a creative way to use your skills for a powerful cause.

Here's why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you

Be a Second-hand Superhero

Bring donated items to life through great photography that helps them sell.

Increase Your Skills

Develop photography, styling and digital skills that you can add to your CV.

Find Your Community

Volunteer alongside a passionate team making a real difference.

Flexibility

A Role That Works for You

This role may suit someone who enjoys creative, focused tasks and has an eye for detail. It offers the opportunity to volunteer independently while following clear processes, helping to create consistent, high-quality images that showcase donated items at their best.

Someone who enjoys photography, styling, composition, or takes pride in presenting things well could really thrive in this role.

Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we'd love you to be a part of it!

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 learn more about the role and discuss what you'd like to do.

Help turn great items into great sales

Bring products to life through the lens!

As an Online Shop Photography Volunteer, you'll volunteer onsite creating clear, attractive images that help customers feel confident buying online. Your photos play a key role in turning donated items into sales, helping raise funds for Oxfam's life-saving work - whether that's responding to emergencies, supporting livelihoods, or campaigning for a fairer world.

If you enjoy photography, styling, or have a great eye for detail, this is a creative way to use your skills for a powerful cause.

Here’s why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you

Be a Second-hand Superhero

Bring donated items to life through great photography that helps them sell.

Increase Your Skills

Develop photography, styling and digital skills that you can add to your CV.

Find Your Community

Volunteer alongside a passionate team making a real difference.

Flexibility

Volunteer around your schedule - every hour helps.

A Role That Works for You

This role may suit someone who enjoys creative, focused tasks and has an eye for detail. It offers the opportunity to volunteer independently while following clear processes, helping to create consistent, high-quality images that showcase donated items at their best.

Someone who enjoys photography, styling, composition, or takes pride in presenting things well could really thrive in this role.

Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we'd love you to be a part of it!

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 learn more about the role and discuss what you'd like to do.

More about this role

Volunteer role

Online Shop Photography Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Shop Manager

Where you will be based

Shop

Why we want you

Please note: This role is only suitable for applicants aged 18 and over.

We’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals aged 18 or over to create clear, attractive, and accurate photos that help online items sell quickly and confidently.

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

• Taking clear, well-lit, in-focus photos of items
• Showing key details such as labels, branding, and textures
• Ensuring any damage, wear, or flaws are clearly visible
• Following Oxfam photography standards, including background and setup
• Uploading photos in the correct order to the system

The skills you need

• Enjoy photography or visual presentation
• Have a good eye for detail
• Are confident using a camera

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.

40 The Grove, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 9EE, United Kingdom