Volunteer Sales Assistant

Oxfam (Hawick Charity Shop)
VO100780

Do you enjoy meeting and speaking to new people and making someone’s day, then your skills will be appreciated, serving customers, and keeping the shop floor tidy and well stocked. Interacting with customers to help them find what they are looking for.

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.

There are several different areas in our shops that could use your expertise. Whether you are passionate about clothing, love to organise, know your bric-a-brac or even want to get creative with our displays, your time, and skills with be appreciated.

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

The role involves:
• Operating the till
• Giving customers a great shopping experience
• Keeping the shop floor clean and tidy
• Assisting with stock and re-stocking the shop floor
• Assisting in displaying items for sale on the shop floor
• Championing our Gift Aid Scheme

Experience required

No specific skills are required as full training is given.

Travel details

Oxfam Shop, 10 High Street, Hawick

Travel expenses

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

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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.

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Restrictions

Minimum age: 14

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Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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