Job Description

Can you help the Bristol Oxfam Online Shop raise money to support and empower some of the world's most vulnerable communities?

We are looking for people with an eye for detail to help us research, prepare, photograph, describe and dispatch our homewares for sale on Oxfam's bespoke online shop. Our specialist online shop sells an eclectic range of clothing, accessories, books, music, film and homewares, sourced from our generous donors at Oxfam shops across the area.

We have had some very interesting homewares donations over the years, from antique postal scales to vintage bears and Wedgwood tea sets. If you know your homewares and can help us identify, price, list and photograph our stock your help will be invaluable! You will receive full training and support from our friendly and knowledgeable team.

What you can do at the shop:

We believe in empowering our volunteers so, depending on your interests and what you would like to get out of the role, you can get involved with any of the following aspects of running the online shop (and more!):

Researching rare and valuable stock

Selection, preparation and presentation of stock

Photography and editing

Creating accurate and engaging online listings

Creating engaging content for the shop's social media platforms

Packaging and dispatching items

Promoting Oxfam's aims and values

What we can offer:

Oxfam's core values are empowerment, inclusiveness and accountability, and we stand by these in all aspects of our work. We provide a safe, friendly and supportive environment and we have a range of tasks to suit all potential volunteers. When you volunteer with us you will have the opportunity to develop your skills (and enhance your CV) and bring your own ideas into the shop. You will be warmly welcomed and you will feel a sense of ownership over the work you do. We will provide full training, giving you the benefit of our experience. We provide references for our volunteers, and we believe nobody should be out of pocket to volunteer with us, so if you live outside the Cotham area we can help with reasonable travel costs.

What our team have to say about working at the shop:

"Oxfam has given me my first relevant volunteering experience - I've learnt about a range of different items as well as how an organisation works - and it gives me a chance each week to switch my focus away from uni work!"

"You come across lots of interesting items, but it can be a thrill when you find something rare or out of the ordinary"

"I've been here for four years and I love it - very friendly team, very varied - dealing with high end clothing, antiquarian books, household items and much more - it's great to find new homes for unwanted goods"

What we ask for:

Enthusiasm for selling stuff online!

A willingness to learn and to work within Oxfam's core values

A commitment of a 3 hour shift per week for at least 3 months

A commitment to abide by all shop health and safety processes

What your help will enable us to do:

Every pound raised in these incredibly challenging times supports Oxfam's aim of ending extreme poverty. This income is vital to empower people to help themselves out of poverty, and, crucially, it allows us to act immediately when a disaster happens - saving lives and providing essential resources to help rebuild communities.

Can you help us raise as much as we can to continue our work this year? We won't live with poverty. If you feel the same way we would love to work with you!

How to apply:

Simply pop us an email and we will send you a link to our online application form. From there, we can invite you in for a look around and a chat to see what you would like to get out of the role.

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

Casual dress Free or subsidised travel
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol, BS6 6JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person