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Shop Volunteer

  • VO36314

Description

A range of interesting task to get involved in, help Oxfam in its vital work and gain good experience. Roles & Tasks can incude:

  • Sales Assistant inc: sorting out, pricing of donated goods & till operation and customer care.
  • Books Assistant - sorting out, pricing of donated goods & till operation and customer care.
  • Bric a Brac Assistant - sorting out, pricing of donated goods & till operation and customer care.

For further details please pop in to one of our shops or contact:
13 Rosemount Viaduct - 640335 (Janice Davidson - Manager)
5 Back Wynd - 642490 (bookshop)(Marion Craigie - Manager)
Chapel Street - 637662( Pamela Reid - Manager) or 645275
Opening Hours - Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and on Thursdays open until 7pm.

Organisation aims and objectives

Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering. We are a global movement of millions of people working together to end poverty.

Frequency and commitment details

Flexible shifts.

Restrictions

Experience required: Reliable Enthusiastic Trustworthy Good Team player/member Friendly
Travel details: City Centre: 13 Rosemount Viaduct - 640335 (Janice Davidson - Manager) 5 Back Wynd - 642490 (bookshop)(Marion Craigie - Manager) Chapel Street - 637662( Pamela Reid - Manager) or 645275 Opening Hours - Mon-Sat 10am-5pm and on Thursdays open until 7pm.
Minimum age: 16

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Bus fares, provided ticket is produced, a four hour shift is required - mileage and/or parking fee. Sandwich Lunch if 5 Hr shift
Training details: Good support and relevant training for all volunteers. Full training is given inc Health & Safety & Induction Specific Task related Training also avaialable through Oxfam plus telephone & shop support.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer,
Wheelchair Access/Disabled Access Toilet

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