Overview
We are looking for a new Linens volunteer to join our team at Oxfam Darlington
Our Linen department sells quality donated and new bedding, cushions, rugs and other linen items and we need a new volunteer who wants to take on the challenge of running this department
The volunteer will work independently within the team to ensure that we are selling good quality items for the right price, and keeping our linens department well stocked and merchandised
This voluntary role involves:
* Identifying any valuable, premium or designer branded linens for research;
* Quality checking each item and cleaning where necessary;
* Pricing items within the shop pricing guidelines;
* Merchandising and displaying stock on the shop floor;
* Culling unsold items after a suitable length of time.
The ideal candidate will:
* Have an interest in linens and a willingness to learn;
* Be reliable and able to work independently;
* Have the ability to work within agreed shop guidelines;
* Have or be willing to learn basic IT skills in order to do online research;
* Be available to work a minimum of two 4 hour shifts per week.
We can offer our volunteers valuable work experience in a retail environment, and the opportunity to directly contribute to Oxfam's mission to achieve a just world without poverty. We can provide references for our team, and we can provide travel costs in accordance with our expenses policy.
Job Type: Volunteer
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Free or subsidised travel
Work Location: In person