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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Volunteer Online Listing Assistant

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


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

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.

Taster available
Restrictions

Minimum age: 14

Availability
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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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