Job Description
We are looking for people with an interest in clothing and accessories. Our shop processes a large number of donations every single day, the bulk of which is clothing and textiles. As a clothing specialist your job will be sorting donations as they’re received and the steaming and pricing of clothing. No prior experience is necessary, we’ll teach you everything you need to know.
Can you help us raise money to support and empower some of the world’s most vulnerable communities?
What you can do at the shop:
We believe in empowering our volunteers so, depending on your interests and what you would like to get out of the role, you can get involved with any of the following aspects of running the online shop:
- Sort donations and identify saleable stock
- Hang and steam clothing to make them ready for sale.
- Research and price clothing to make sure we maximise their value.
- Pick out the best items, identifying and authenticating designer and vintage pieces
- Curate collections for specific window displays or events
- Dress mannequins and visual merchandising the shop floor, windows and rails.
What we can offer:
- A warm and friendly welcome.
- A relaxed, low-pressure working environment.
- Training and experience.
- References for future employment.
- A creative and fun use of your time.
- Re-imbursement of all travel expenses.
- A sense of pride in your work
- The ability to make a direct contribution and to see the results of your work.
Oxfam's core values are empowerment, inclusiveness and accountability, and we stand by these in all aspects of our work. When you volunteer with us you will have the opportunity to develop your skills (and enhance your CV) and bring your own ideas into the shop.
What our team have to say about working at the shop:
“Oxfam has given me my first relevant volunteering experience – I’ve learnt about a range of different items as well as how an organisation works – and it gives me a chance each week to switch my focus away from uni work!”
“You come across lots of interesting items, but it can be a thrill when you find something rare or out of the ordinary”
“I’ve been here for four years and I love it – very friendly team, very varied – dealing with high end clothing, antiquarian books, household items and much more – it’s great to find new homes for unwanted goods”
What we ask for:
- Enthusiasm for fashion and an interest in clothes.
- An interest in second-hand and environmentally friendly fashion.
- A willingness to learn and to work within Oxfam's core values.
- A minimum commitment of a 4-hour shift per week.
- A commitment to abide by all shop health and safety processes.
What your help will enable us to do:
Maximise the impact our incredible donations have. We have an incredible and often overwhelming amount of donations. You can help us process this and make sure we pick the best pieces for sale and give our customers the best of second-hand fashion.
Can you help us raise as much as we can to continue our work this year? We won't live with poverty. If you feel the same way we would love to work with you!
How to apply:
Email us at: Oxfamshopf2820@oxfam.org.uk
Or give Molly or Zsolt a call at the shop on: 0117 973 9684