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Volunteering Opportunity: VO101836

  • Charity Shop Sales Assistant
    with Oxfam Shop, St Andrews.

    Created/last updated: 18/06/2025


    About this opportunity:Volunteer at your Local One-Of-A-Kind Oxfam Shop! Could you help sprinkle a little festive sparkle in our shops this Christmas? From wintery window dressing, to helping people source the perfect gift or party outfit, we've got an opportunity to suit you
     •  Join us today! Oxfam shop volunteers make a real impact every day and help our work for a kinder and radically better world, without poverty
     •  People become Oxfam shop volunteers for all sorts of reasons
     •  But there's one thing that unites them: they're one-of-a-kind
     •  What will you be doing? Sort through donations or sift for gold
     •  Research, price and fill your section on the shop floor
     •  Plan and put together a window display or change the whole shop layout! Do you know how to take, upload and edit photos? That's all you need to be listing items for sale on the Oxfam Online Shop
     •  We'll let you know what items you've sold!
    Takes place:
    morningsafternoonsevenings
    Mondays
    Tuesdays
    Wednesdays
    Thursdays
    Fridays
    Saturdays
    Sundays
    Minimum age:14
    Maximum age:100
    Training provided:Some online training modules surrounding health & safety, GDPR and safeguarding. New volunteers will be buddied up with either experienced volunteer or shop management team. Ongoing confidential support outside of the Oxfam role can be accessed via the Retail Trust, free.
    Out of pocket expenses paid?
    Yes - Travel expenses can be reimbursed to volunteers on production of a receipt.

    Experience required:We can teach you how to do the role, the willingness to learn and be part of a team is essential. Happy to take on new skills, have fun and be part of a community will always help.

    Restrictions on who can volunteer
    No restrictions were specified.

    Application process:Application Form; Informal Chat; References

    Taster available?No, not for this opportunity.

    Travel DetailsOxfam St Andrews 135 South Street, St Andrews KY16 9UN Shop is located close to a bus stop serviced by 64, 91A, 9B, 90A, 92 and 64 buses.

    Saltire AwardThis opportunity is compatible with the Saltire Awards for volunteers aged 12-25.