Beat the Winter Blues – Volunteer with Oxfam! Shop Volunteers Needed – Front of House & Behind the Scenes

Oxfam Music Shop
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Make a Difference This Winter

Could you help spread some festive sparkle in our shops? From creating winter-themed window displays to helping people find the perfect gift or outfit, there’s a role to suit everyone.

By volunteering in your local Oxfam shop, you’ll be making a real impact every day and supporting our work towards a kinder, fairer world without poverty. People join us for many reasons, but all our shop volunteers have one thing in common: they’re one-of-a-kind.

How You’ll Be Supported

You won’t be on your own – every volunteer is part of a friendly, welcoming team.

You&rsquo;ll receive a full induction to help you settle in and understand your role.
Day-to-day guidance and support will be provided by shop staff and experienced volunteers.
Ongoing training and feedback will help you build confidence and learn new skills.
We&rsquo;ll always check in to make sure you&rsquo;re comfortable, supported, and enjoying your experience.

What Will You Do?

Sort and prepare donations, or hunt for hidden treasures.
Research, price, and display items on the shop floor.
Create window displays or help shape the look of the whole shop.
List items for sale online and track your sales.
Share stories, donations, or shop highlights that inspire others.

Where Can You Volunteer?

We have opportunities across Glasgow, including:

Byres Road Bookshop, 174 Byres Road
Byres Road Style, 231 Byres Road
Merchant City Bookshop, 5 Royal Exchange Square
Victoria Road, Glasgow, G42 8RW

What We’re Looking For

No specific experience is required – just enthusiasm and a willingness to get involved! The following qualities are especially useful:

Enjoy being part of a team
Keen to learn new skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Basic IT skills

Ready to Get Started?

Get in touch today! Let us know which shop you’d prefer, and we’ll match you to a role and help you get your application underway.

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 for your emails, just in case the response is there. If that doesn’t work out, then please feel free to contact Volunteer Glasgow on [email protected]

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

For the Byres Road Shops - Subway to Hillhead Station. First Buses 8, 90, 190,
For Victoria Road Books & Music - Scotrail to Queens Park Station. First Buses - 4, 4A, 5 & 6
For Royal Exchange Square Bookshop - Scotrail to Glasgow Queen Street.