Oxfam Bookshop Volunteer

Oxfam Bookshop Volunteer United Kingdom

OXFAM
Full Time United Kingdom 10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description

Oxfam Bookshop Volunteer

Join the Oxfam community

Our specialist bookshops are part of what makes Oxfam totally unique. We have the largest chain of second-hand bookshops in Europe and sell 22 million books annually. We’ll share our expertise with you and give you all the training and support you need to help us make the most of our wonderful donated books. Whether you have years of experience or are totally new to retail, you will be part of a fantastic community of booksellers.

Our bookshops are like a beehive – there’s so much going on! You can keep busy behind the scenes, sorting, researching, and pricing donations. Or maybe you’d like to be on the shop floor serving customers and helpings donors. Some people like to focus on their speciality and some like to try a bit of everything. It’s up to you!

Oxfam bookshops are a great place to volunteer, learn about retail, and get involved with your local community.

About this role

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our 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.

You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most whether it’s working with books, people, admin, social media, or a bit of everything. As a Bookshop Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence.

  • Put your expertise to good use by focussing on what interests you the most
  • Or branch out and learn about something completely new
  • Learn to make the most of donations by checking, researching, and pricing them
  • Improve your communication skills as part of a team
  • Creating attractive displays across the shop

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Volunteer
Part-time hours: 3/4 per week

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Work Location: In person

Oxfam Bookshop Volunteer
OXFAM

www.oxfam.org.uk
Oxford, United Kingdom
Mark Goldring
$100 to $500 million (USD)
5001 to 10000 Employees
Non-profit Organisation
Civic, Welfare & Social Services
1942
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