Till Volunteer Role Profile
Volunteer Role Till Volunteer 18+ Opportunity
Where you will be based Thirsk Oxfam 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
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.
Oxfam covers expenses incurred in line with Oxfam's Volunteer Expenses Policy, including local, reasonable travel expenses and lunch (for volunteering 5 hours +).'
· We take the welfare of volunteers and everyone we work with very seriously. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying, abuse of power, or any sexual misconduct within the workplace.
· Oxfam do not accept applications from anyone on the Sex Offenders list. We may inquire about unspent convictions relevant to the role and you may be required to submit to PVG/DBS check (at no expense to you).
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
* Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person