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Volunteer Online Listing Assistant

  • VO100781

Description

Do you love using computers? Then this role is for you researching and valuing items, writing descriptions and listing the items on our Online Listing portal, and picking , packing , and posting the orders.

Here at Oxfam, we're dedicated to fighting poverty and inequality. Oxfam is a global movement of millions of people who share the belief that, in a world rich in resources, poverty isn't inevitable. We respond fast in emergencies, work on long-term projects with communities and campaign for genuine, lasting change. Our volunteers, staff, and those we aim to influence are all guided by our values of empowerment, accountability, and inclusiveness.

If you have a couple of hours to give to Oxfam, then we'd like to hear from you.

We want to hear from you if you are:
• Reliable and honest
• Willing to learn new skills
• Interested in working with a team

What you will be doing:
• Researching donated items to find value them
• Preparing items to make the most of our donations
• Writing accurate descriptions to go on our website
• Taking quality photographs to attract online customers
• Packing and posting online orders
• Putting your passion to good use by specialising in your favourite areas

Organisation aims and objectives

Oxfam is a global movement of people who are fighting inequality to end poverty and injustice. Across regions, from the local to the global, we work with people to bring change that lasts. Our work is grounded in the commitment to the universality of human rights.

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Restrictions

Experience required: Helpful and friendly. Happy to be part of a team. Excited to learn new skills. Basic IT skills.
Travel details: Oxfam Shop, 10 High Street, Hawick
Minimum age: 14

Support

Expenses paid: Yes
Expenses details: Some travel and lunch expenses can be covered so you won’t be out of pocket whist volunteering with us. To claim travel expense please keep your bus or train tickets and your expenses will be refunded to you. If you volunteer for a full day lunch expenses will be refunded if a receipt is provided, the exact rate will be discussed with the shop manager at your informal chat
Taster available: Yes
Training details: We have full training for all aspects of volunteering the Shop Manager will assist the volunteer to complete the training on our volunteer portal Assemble.
Support: Named Contact For Volunteer

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