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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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Oxfam Shop Assistants

Beat the Winter Blues and join Oxfam!
Shop Volunteers needed for General shops, Bookshops, Music Shops, Online Listers and other tasks.

Could you help sprinkle a little festive sparkle in our shops this Christmas? From wintery window
dressing, to helping people source the perfect gift or party outfit, we’ve got an opportunity to suit
you.

Volunteer at your Local One-Of-A-Kind Oxfam Shop!
Oxfam shop volunteers make a real impact every day and help our work for a kinder and radically better world, without poverty. People become Oxfam shop volunteers for all sorts of reasons. But there's one thing that unites them: they're one-of-a-kind.


What will you be doing?
Sort through donations or sift for gold. Research, price and fill your section on the shop floor.
Plan and put together a window display or change the whole shop layout!
Savvy online, or an eCommerce entrepreneur? Prove yourself by listing items for sale on the Oxfam Online Shop. We’ll let you know what items you’ve sold!
Our shops are full of stories – whether that’s special donations or inspiring volunteers. Can you help us connect, inspire and go viral? #FoundInOxfam


Where can you volunteer?
With shops through most of the Glasgow area there’s probably a shop close to you!
•Bearsden, 132 Drymen Road, Bearsden, G61 3RB
•Byres Road Bookshop, 330 Byres Road, Glasgow
•Byres Road Music Shop, 171 Byres Road, Glasgow
•Byres Road Style, 231 Byres Road, Glasgow
•Merchant City Bookshop, 5 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
•Milngavie, 40 Main Street, Milngavie
•Newton Mearns Boutique, The Avenue Shopping Ctr, Newton Mearns
•Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8RW


WHAT SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
You do not need specific skills and experience but the following will be useful:
Happy to be part of a team
Excited to learn new skills
Basic IT skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail


WHAT WILL YOU GAIN FROM THIS OPPORTUNITY?
Improve skills and boost your CV
Grow your confidence and meet new people
We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
Chance to improve your writing, IT and language skills
You will be joining a community of like-minded volunteers who “won’t live with poverty”.
Lunch and travel expenses can be reimbursed in line with Oxfam’s policy and references can be provided to future employers.


What next? Get in touch today and we will get you matched with a shop and the application started!


If you are interested please click the ‘Apply’ button below (available when logged in and registered). You will then be contacted by the coordinator by email or phone call. If you have not heard back after 5 working days, the first step is to contact the organisation with the contact details provided. You could also check your junk/spam folder on your emails just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on info@volunteerglasgow.org.


Experience required

You do not need specific skills and experience but the following will be useful:
Happy to be part of a team
Excited to learn new skills
Basic IT skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail

Travel details

you will need to travel to and from the charity shop

Travel expenses

Travel expenses are payable.
Lunch expenses can be provided if volunteering for over 5 hours in a day

Dates

17 September 2024 - 17 March 2025

Restrictions

Minimum age: 16

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
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Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 16-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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