Sales Assistant Volunteer (DIY Byres Road)

Job description

Sales Assistant Volunteer (DIY Byres Road)Join the Oxfam communityAs a Sales Assistant Volunteer you will be at the till, serving customers as the friendly face of your shop. You will help people facing poverty around the world by giving great customer service and making donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome in our shop. We'll give you ongoing training and support so that you can feel right at home as part of the Oxfam Community!

About this roleWe will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don't need to have any experience – we've got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we're here to help.

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

Friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome

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

Volunteer roleSales Assistant Volunteer

Volunteer managerShop Manager

Where you will be basedShop

Why we want youTogether 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.

Oxfam doesOxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won't live with poverty.

Roles for Young VolunteersThe minimum age to volunteer with Oxfam is 14 years old. If a role is not suitable for someone under 18 we will happily try to find an alternative role. Parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those under 18.

Covid-19We want to make sure everyone feels safe in our shops. Our shops comply fully with regulations and we provide PPE.

What's next?After applying, the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you'd like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

We also welcome you to contact the shop if you cannot apply online. Please visit the shop or contact us at givetime@oxfam.org.uk.

DisclaimerWe need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.

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 oxfam.org.uk.

231 Byres Road, Glasgow, Glasgow City, G12 8UD, United Kingdom

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English