Bishop's Stortford Oxfam Shop Volunteer

Join the Oxfam community

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here: https://volunteering.oxfam.org.uk/opportunities/41418-shop-volunteer-2023-01-03

As a Retail Volunteer you will learn all about what goes into making our 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

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’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
• Create 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 we 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.

If you can’t apply online, please visit the shop for a paper form at 17 South Street, Bishop's Stortford.

Everyone has something to offer

At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.

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!

If you would like to volunteer, please sign up here: https://volunteering.oxfam.org.uk/opportunities/41418-shop-volunteer-2023-01-03

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 4 per week

Salary: From £0.01 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Flexitime
• Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Work Location: One location