As a Retail Volunteer at one of our wonderful Boutique shops you will learn all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive. You can keep busy in the stockroom sorting and checking donations or be on the shop floor, serving customers and putting stock out on sale. Whatever suits you! Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.
You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most. As a Retail Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence. Why not try a bit of everything?
• Sorting donations including checking and pricing
• Serving customers on the till
• Create stylish window displays
• Keeping the shop fully stocked
• Helping donors as they come in
Oxfam's purpose is to work with others to overcome poverty and suffering. Volunteer for Oxfam and make a difference to the lives of poor people throughout the world. Your gift of time, skills and experience will be converted into lifesaving work around the world. You'll be provided with all the information and guidance required for you to carry out your volunteering. You'll be encouraged to develop in your volunteering role.
No restrictions
Experience required: Willing to learn and be part of team. Some English language skills required for conversational aspects.
Travel details: Oxfam Shop Milngavie, 40 Main Street, Milngavie G62 6BU. Our shop is in the busy town centre of Milngavie, just 10 minutes walk from Milngavie rail station.
Minimum age: 14
Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Travel expenses to and from home. Volunteers must produce a ticket for public transport and for car mileage, a VAT receipt for fuel. Expenses are paid out by the Shop Manager at the till
Training details: We will give you all the one to one, in role 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.
Volunteers also have access to emotional support and financial guidance from the Retail Trust as and when required.
Support:
Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet