Organisation Name:
Oxfam Goodramgate Shop
Organisation's Cause(s):
Emergency / Disaster Response
Equality / Human & Civil Rights
International Aid
Poverty
Location of voluntary activity:
Oxfam, 7 Goodramgate, York
When are volunteers needed: Monday to Friday 9:30 - 13:30 or 13:30 - 17:30 shifts
Saturday 9:00 - 13:00 or 13:00 - 17:00 shifts
Sunday 10:00 - 13:00 or 13:00 - 16:00 shifts
Type of Voluntary Activity:
Retail
Role description:
As part of our online team you will be helping us raise money for Oxfam's causes by listing items on our online shop. From clothes to accessories to music and even some unusual vintage or antique items (like a 1940s Gramophone!), there's lots of curios to research and photograph in our online shop.
You could be:
Selecting, sorting, and pricing donated stock
Researching valuable and vintage stock
Photographing and listing items for the online shop
Describing items for online listings
Preparing items for postage and dispatch .
This role may include occasionally lifting boxes. We prioritise a safe
working environment and provide comprehensive health and safety
training to all volunteers
Skills and behaviours needed for the role:
We ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteering
Full training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is
required
Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
Will there be a DBS check? No
Driving Licence required? No
Volunteer's own vehicle required? No
Suitable for:
Christmas Volunteering
Ongoing Volunteering
Short term Volunteering
What will the volunteer gain/benefit from:
As part of our team you will:
Grow your confidence and meet new people
Have flexible volunteering schedules that fit your lifestyle
Have free confidential support by the Retail Trust
Gain possible references for future employers
Some lunch and travel costs paid (speak to the Manager first to
understand what is covered)
How to get involved:
Please complete the online application by following the weblink provided
Please Note: All references provided must be a professional reference from someone who has know you for at least three months within the last three years, we unfortunately cannot accept reference from friends/family/neighbours
Additional information:
We warmly welcome everyone to apply and are dedicated to creating an
inclusive and diverse environment. If you have any particular needs,
please talk to the Manager, and we can consider possible adjustments.
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.
Web link: Click here
Closing date: 19-03-2027