Join the Oxfam shops community

Join our fantastic team of local people who raise funds to help people facing poverty all over the world. As a Retail Volunteer you will learn all about what goes into making our fantastic shop thrive.

Become a Retail Volunteer

You can focus on any part of volunteering that interests you the most. As a Retail Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence. Roles include:

• Sorting donations including checking and pricing
• Serving customers on the till
• Create stylish window displays
• Supporting the shops social media
• Keeping the shop fully stocked
• Helping donors as they come in

Volunteering that works for you

Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. By volunteering just a few hours a week when you have some free time, you will meet new people and have fun for a good cause. No experience is necessary as full training will be given, all we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team. 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.

Benefits of becoming a Volunteer

• Great way to meet new people from your local community
• Be part of a friendly team
• Help Oxfam make a positive change to the world
• Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills
• Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment
• Travel and lunch (full day) expenses paid where relevant and plenty of tea/coffee and biscuits!

After you apply through our online application form the shop manager will be in contact with you as soon as possible and arrange a convenient time for you to visit the shop and have a CHAT about volunteering.