Shop Volunteers for Oxfam

For Oxfam shop Great Dunmow

The Oxfam shop needs new enthusiastic volunteers! The role consist of:

Welcoming and helping customers.

Receiving the donated stock and preparing it to be sold in the shop. The donated stock consists of clothes, books, toys, CD/DVDs and home ware.

Looking after the 'new products' sold by the Oxfam shop such as cards: receiving delivery, displaying in the shop and following up.

Some volunteers are specialised in one field (books for instance) others are all-rounders'.

Operating the till

Preparing bags for the recycled goods

Opening and closing the shop

Keeping the shop clean and attractive.

Volunteers with interest in finance would be welcome to help with the administration.

What skills do I need?

Friendly and happy to work with others

Trustworthy

Reliable

Helpful and hands on.

Accessibility
The back of the shop is accessible through stairs. The building is not new and we do not have toilets accessible to people with wheelchairs
Data Protection policy
DBS check required
Equal opportunities policy
Expenses reimbursed
We welcome volunteers from the Dunmow area only, to avoid costly travel expenses. Parking/ bus fare or lunch will be reimbursed after agreement with the manager.
Health and Safety Policy
Ongoing support
Manager/ Senior volunteers will be supporting the new volunteer
Suitable for under 18s
Training provided
Volunteer induction
Volunteer policy
Volunteers covered by insurance
Written role description

Start Date: 19/04/2021

End Date: 19/04/2026

Based in Dunmow Town Centre Currently open 9.30 - 4.30pm two shifts 9.30 - 1.00pm or 1.00pm - 4.30pm

This opportunity is available in: Uttlesford