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Online Retail Assistant (E-Commence Volunteer)

For Oxfam - Brentwood Shop

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As an E-Commerce Volunteer you'll be behind the scenes in our busy shop learning 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.

Every day our incredible shop teams within many of our high street shops. and two online hubs, work extremely hard to photograph, price and upload items onto our online shop. Each item is completely unique - so once it's gone, it really has gone!

What you could be doing:

  • 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.

What is in it for you?

  • Some lunch and travel costs paid (Speak to Manager first to understand what is covered)
  • Access to training and development
  • Grow you confidence schedules that fit your lifestyle
  • Free confidential support by Retail Trust
  • Possible reference for future employers


What skills do I need?

You do not need specific skills and experience, but the following will be useful:

  • Happy to be part of a team
  • Excited to learn new skills
  • Basic IT skills
  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail 

Interests

  • Employment, Education and Training

Activities

  • Computers, IT and Websites
  • Retail

Details

  • Accessibility
    no disability access
  • Data Protection policy
  • DBS check required
  • Equal opportunities policy
  • Expenses reimbursed
  • Health and Safety Policy
  • Ongoing support
  • Suitable for under 18s
    Not suitable for under 16's
  • Training provided
  • Volunteer induction
  • Volunteer policy
  • Volunteers covered by insurance
  • Written role description

When can I volunteer?

Start Date: 17/06/2026

End Date: 17/06/2027

Slot Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning No No No No No Yes Yes
Afternoon Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Evening No No No No No No No

Availability Details

Most of volunteers work AM or PM slot 9am - 1pm or 1pm - 5pm. Some volunteers choose to offer 1 slot each week and some choose to offer more slots throughout the week. Currently we have opportunities for weekday afternoons and AM/PM on Saturday and Sunday

Location

76 High Street
Brentwood
Essex
CM14 4AN

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