Oxfam Charity Shop Volunteer

7 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Oxfam Flagship Nicolson Street Full time

**Job description**

Join our fantastic team of local people who raise funds to help people facing poverty all over the world. As a Retail Volunteer you will learn all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive.

Become a Retail Volunteer

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. Roles include:
Sorting donations including checking and pricing

Serving customers on the till

Create stylish window displays

Supporting the shops social media

Keeping the shop fully stocked

Helping donors as they come in

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. By volunteering just a few hours a week when you have some free time, you will meet new people and have fun for a good cause. No experience is necessary as full training will be given, all we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team. 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.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer

Great way to meet new people from your local community

Be part of a friendly team

Help Oxfam make a positive change to the world

Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills

Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Weekend availability

Work Location: In person


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