Job Description
We are looking for people with a flair for language to help us sell items on Oxfam’s online shop. We need volunteers to list and describe items for sale. Our online shop sells an eclectic range of clothing, accessories, books, music, film and homewares. We’ve sold anything from egg cups to fine art with everything in between. 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:
- Research rare and valuable stock to help them shine.
- Create engaging online listings that really sell our donations.
- Describe and sell items in written form, making sure online listings are true to the actual item.
- Identify and highlight the details that customers and collectors care about.
What we can offer:
- A warm and friendly welcome
- A relaxed, low-pressure working environment.
- Training and experience with online selling from our experienced team.
- References for future employment
- 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 selling stuff online.
- 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:
Continue to grow our online shop. We have a small online shop and a small team working on it but excellent and consistent donations from our wonderful donors. We are currently unable to make full use of the online shop without more volunteers, your help can truly make a huge difference.
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