Online Shop Volunteer (Muswell Hill Standard Shop)
Available from 05/01/2024 to 21/11/2026
Join the Oxfam community
As an Online Shop Volunteer you’ll be behind the scenes in our busy shop and learn all about selling donated gems through Oxfam’s unique Online Shop. You can get involved in everything from researching, describing, photographing, to posting. 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 Online Shop 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.
As an Online Shop Volunteer, you’ll develop transferable skills that boost your confidence:
- Improve your communication skills as part of a team
- Put your expertise to good use by focusing on what interests you the most
- You’ll develop IT experience with ongoing supportli>
- Selling some of our most unusual and valuable items, you’ll know you’re making a real difference
Along with learning all about this role, you can branch out and try other things. Whether it’s about the shop floor or behind the scenes, we will help you to learn as many skills as you want.
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 or contact us on givetime@oxfam.org.uk
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!
Volunteer role
Online Shop Volunteer
Volunteer manager
Shop Manager
Where you will be based
Shop
Why we want you
Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.
What Oxfam does
Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims:
- Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters.
- Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.
Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk
Young Volunteers
The minimum age to volunteer with Oxfam is 14 years old. If a role is not suitable for someone under 18 we will happily try to find an alternative role. Parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those under 18. You can find out more about safeguarding on our website.
Covid-19
We want to make sure everyone feels safe in our shops. Our shops comply fully with regulations and we provide PPE.
What you will be doing
- Researching donated items to find value them
- Preparing items to make the most of our donations
- Writing accurate descriptions to go on our website
- Taking quality photographs to attract online customers
- Packing and posting online orders
- Putting your passion to good use by specialising in your favourite areas
The skills you need
- Helpful and friendly
- Happy to be part of a team
- Excited to learn new skills
- Basic IT skills
What’s in it for you
- Some lunch and travel costs
- Improve skills and boost your CV
- Grow your confidence and meet new people
- We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
- Possible references for future employers
- Chance to improve your writing, IT and language skills
Disclaimer
We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam’s Code of Conduct.
233 Muswell Hill Broadway, Muswell Hill, London, Greater London, N10 1DE, United Kingdom
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