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Oxfam (Troon)
- VO94919
Join the Oxfam community
As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you will be at the till, serving customers as the friendly face of your shop. You will help people facing poverty around the world by giving great customer service and making donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome in our shop. We’ll give you ongoing training and support so that you can feel right at home as part of the Oxfam 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.
As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence:
Improving your communication skills in this customer-facing role
Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments
Creating a friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome
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.
If you can’t apply online, please visit the shop for a paper form or contact us on givetime@oxfam.org.uk
Everyone has something to offer
At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.
What happens next?
After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!
Experience required
• An enthusiasm for Oxfam's work and helping others get involved
• Ability to work within Oxfam’s guidelines and values
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Honesty, integrity, commitment and reliability
Travel expenses
Lunch expenses and reasonable local travel costs can be reimbursed in line with Oxfam's policy
Support
Taster available
Restrictions
Minimum age: 14
Availability
Mon
Tue
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Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
Find out more
Please fill out this form to register your interest in the opportunity Sales Assistant Volunteer (Troon Book Shop) with Oxfam (Troon)
Your email address and phone number will only be used by the organisation/TSI you are contacting to discuss in more detail the opportunity you are enquiring about.
Your details and message will be sent to:
Claire Rowlands, Oxfam (Troon)
Claire Rowlands, Oxfam (Troon)
Email address: crowlands1@oxfam.org.uk
A copy will be sent to the organisation that supports volunteering in South Ayrshire:
Contact name: Audrey Gatt
Email address: volunteer@vasa.scot
Phone: 01292 432661
Thank you for registering your interest in Sales Assistant Volunteer (Troon Book Shop) with Oxfam (Troon).
Oxfam (Troon) has been sent your details and message, they will respond to you at the email address you provided.
Something has gone wrong, please let us know about this issue at milosupport@scvo.scot quoting reference #VO94919.