Shift Lead Volunteer

OXFAM International; North East; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the North East of England seeks volunteers to help run their shops. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to community efforts while gaining valuable retail experience. As a volunteer, you will assist in shop operations, lead other volunteers, and support the management team. Flexible hours are available, making it easy to fit volunteering into your busy life. Join a movement dedicated to creating a fairer world and meet like-minded individuals.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older to apply.
• Interest in retail and community service.

Responsibilities

• Enable shop trading and assist in closing up.
• Supervise and lead other volunteers.
• Support the management team in tasks.

Job description

Please note: This role is only suitable for applicants aged 18 and over.

Do you want to make a real difference?

At Oxfam, we're not just selling pre-loved items and unique finds – we're working together to build a radically better world. With your help, we will turn pre-loved treasures into resources that empower communities worldwide.

By undertaking this role you will be enabling the shop to open for trading and close up, supervise and lead other volunteers in undertaking tasks and duties that enable the smooth running of the shop, and support the management team in task management.

Here's why Oxfam is the perfect opportunity for you:

Be a Second-hand Superhero:In our high street shops, Ecommerce Hubs and Online Shop, people like you help create exciting and inspiring collections – retail therapy with a purpose!

Increase Your Skills:If you have a particular interest, you can build on it to gain valuable retail experience to add to your CV, such as supervising a team, customer service, and teamwork.

Find Your Community:Meet like-minded people who share your passion for a fairer world.

Flexibility:We know life gets busy. That's why we offer flexible volunteering options. A few hours a week is all it takes to make a big difference.

Oxfam isn't just another charity shop. We're a movement of passionate individuals working to create a fairer world, and we’d love you to be a part of it!

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!