Volunteer Role Sales Assistant
Where you will be based Alnwick Oxfam
Why we want you:
Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right
here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll
find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.
What Oxfam does:
Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with
poverty. We have two key aims:
Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital
support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and
natural disasters.
Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote
inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.
Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947,
raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more
about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk
Let’s beat poverty together.
What you will be doing:
Making everyone feel welcome
Serving customers on the till
Handling cash and card payments
Helping donors as they come in
Keeping the shop clean and tidy
The skills you need:
-Helpful and friendly
-Happy to be part of a team
-Excited to learn new skills
-Up for trying a range of shop tasks
What's in it for you:
-Some lunch and travel costs
-Improve language and communication skills in a customer facing role
-Boost your CV by learning transferable skills
-Grow your confidence and meet new people
-We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
-Possible references for future employers
Disclaimer
We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up
to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Location: In person