Book Department Volunteer

7 days ago


Cottingham, United Kingdom Oxfam GB Full time

Oxfam Retail Charity - VOLUNTEER - Book Department Sorters (Over 18)

In Oxfam at Cottingham, we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Behind the scenes, a lot of work gets done to help us sell over thousands of goodies each week. Build your CV, confidence, and skills by volunteering now.

Sorting book donations, keeping organised & tidy, valuing & pricing books, stocking the shelves, and displaying items for sale on the shop floor. If you think you could help with some of this then give volunteering a try. Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered too. (Please Note we are unable to take Under 18’ volunteers at present due to our shops being at capacity with a waiting list.)

If you have a love of books and reading, then this position is for you, sorting, categorising and valuing books for sale on the shop floor. Ever wanted to work in a Library then this is the next best thing

Boost your CV, skills, and confidence by volunteering.

What we're looking for:

- Willingness to learn new skills
- Honesty, integrity, and reliability
- Love of books, and reading
- Knowledge of book is desirable but not necessary as full training is given.
- Bieng flexible and able to adapt.

The Role:

- Sorting and categorising book donations
- Researching, valuing books using the computer, and pricing books
- Displaying books for sale on the shop floor
- Full training is given

Volunteer at Oxfam and make a difference

Oxfam Cottingham Shop - 167 Hallgate, Cottingham HU16 4BB

**Job Type**: Volunteer

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Cottingham (required)

Work Location: In person



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