Sales Assistant Volunteer (Woodley Standard F3836 103 Crockhamwell Road)

OXFAM International; Woodley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Woodley is seeking a Sales Assistant Volunteer to help serve customers, handle payments, and create a welcoming environment. No prior experience is needed as training will be provided. This role allows for flexible volunteering, making it a great opportunity to develop skills and engage with the community.

Benefits

Some lunch and travel costs

Improving language and communication skills

References for future employers

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; training provided.
• Minimum age to volunteer is 14 years.
• Parental consent required for under 18.

Responsibilities

• Making everyone feel welcome
• Serving customers on the till
• Handling cash and card payments
• Helping donors as they come in
• Keeping the shop clean and tidy

Skills

Helpful and friendly

Excited to learn new skills

Up for trying a range of shop tasks

Job description

Sales Assistant Volunteer (Woodley Standard F3836 103 Crockhamwell Road)

Join the Oxfam community

As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you will be at the till, serving customers as the friendly face of your shop. You will help people facing poverty around the world by giving great customer service and making donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome in our shop. We’ll give you ongoing training and support so that you can feel right at home as part of the Oxfam Community!

About this role

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence:

• Improving your communication skills in this customer-facing role
• Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments
• Creating a friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.

At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.

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!

Join the Oxfam community

As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you will be at the till, serving customers as the friendly face of your shop. You will help people facing poverty around the world by giving great customer service and making donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome in our shop. We’ll give you ongoing training and support so that you can feel right at home as part of the Oxfam Community!

About this role

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence:

• Improving your communication skills in this customer-facing role
• Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments
• Creating a friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.

If you can’t apply online, please visit the shop or contact us on [e-mail]

Everyone has something to offer

At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you. You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.

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!

More about this role

Volunteer role

Sales Assistant Volunteer

Volunteer manager

Shop Manager

Where you will be based

Shop

Why we want you

Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.

What Oxfam does

Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty. We have two key aims:

• Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters.
• Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.

Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk

Young Volunteers

The minimum age to volunteer with Oxfam is 14 years old. If a role is not suitable for someone under 18 we will happily try to find an alternative role. Parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those under 18. You can find out more about safeguarding on our website.

Covid-19

We want to make sure everyone feels safe in our shops. Our shops comply fully with regulations and we provide PPE.

Let’s beat poverty together.

What you will be doing

• Making everyone feel welcome
• Serving customers on the till
• Handling cash and card payments
• Helping donors as they come in
• Keeping the shop clean and tidy

The skills you need

• Helpful and friendly
• Happy to be part of a team
• Excited to learn new skills
• Up for trying a range of shop tasks

What’s in it for you

• Some lunch and travel costs
• Improve language and communication skills in a customer facing role
• Boost your CV by learning transferable skills
• Grow your confidence and meet new people
• We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
• Possible references for future employers

Disclaimer

We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.

103 Crockhamwell Rd, Woodham, Reading, Wokingham, RG5 3JP, United Kingdom