Volunteer role
Shift Lead Volunteer
Volunteer manager
Shop Manager
Location
2-4 High Street, Walthamstow, Greater London, E17 7LD, United Kingdom
Shift Lead Volunteer
Please note: This role is only suitable for applicants aged 18 and over.
At Oxfam, we turn pre‑loved treasures into resources that empower communities worldwide. As a Shift Lead Volunteer you’ll enable the shop to open for trading and close up, supervise and lead other volunteers in tasks that keep the shop running smoothly, and support the management team in task management.
What you will be doing
- Open or close the shop
- Ensure the shop is ready to trade or cash up at the end of trade
- Allocate tasks to members of the volunteer team
- Select, sort, and price donated stock
- Chat with customers, providing excellent till service
- Research valuable and vintage stock
- Create eye‑catching window and in‑store displays (visual merchandising)
- Photograph and list items for the online shop
- Occasionally lift boxes – we provide health and safety training
The skills you need
- Reliable and punctual
- Team collaboration and effective communication
- Confidence as a communicator
What’s in it for you
- Some lunch and travel costs paid
- Access to training and development
- Opportunity to grow confidence and meet new people
- Flexible volunteering schedules that fit your lifestyle
- Free confidential support from the Retail Trust
- Possible references for future employers
Disclaimer
We warmly welcome everyone to apply and are dedicated to creating an inclusive and diverse environment. We conduct ID checks for all volunteers and require one reference upon application. If you have any difficulties providing a reference, please speak to a manager for assistance.
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