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Oxfam Carlisle - Weekend Volunteers
Oxfam GB
Job details
Job type
- Volunteer
Shift and schedule
- 4 - 8-hour shift – we are very flexible
- Location: 17 Bank Street, Carlisle, CA3 8HG
Full job description
Oxfam's Carlisle Shop is looking for Shop Volunteers to help Oxfam’s fight to support the world’s most vulnerable communities.
We’re looking for volunteers who can give 4-8 hours (or more!) of their time in the shop each week, and we’re excited to welcome brand new volunteers to our stores!
Right now, we're looking for people to help in the shop in our stock room and with our ecommerce/online department!
Location:
Become a volunteer!
We like to give volunteers an opportunity to try a range of areas before they find something that suits them. You might become a Retail Volunteer, Till Volunteer, Stock Volunteer. Or you might find yourself in a more specialist role such as an Ecommerce Volunteer, a Shift Lead Volunteer, or even a Stock Specialist Volunteer.
Whatever your skills or interests, there’s something for everyone…
Why be a volunteer?
Your time will make a huge difference. We estimate one four-hour shift will, on average, provide enough income to enable Oxfam to provide life-saving handwashing facilities for 81 people.
Volunteering also has a positive impact on wellbeing, with an incredible 7 in 10 volunteers saying that their charitable actions were beneficial for their mental health.
Benefits of becoming a Volunteer:
· Gain genuine experience working in a retail environment.
· Volunteering can help you learn new skills, gain experience, and develop your CV.
· Great way to meet new people & be part of a community. Volunteering can help you feel part of something outside your friends and family.
· Be part of a fantastic team and make a positive change to the world.
· Opportunity to utilise and develop your transferable skills.
Volunteering with Oxfam will give you the skills, confidence and experience you need to build your CV and boost your employability. Problem solving, communication, working with others and familiarity with the workplace are universally valued by employers.
No experience is necessary as full training, and an induction will be given. You don't need to be computer literate to join our team; there are volunteer opportunities for all. All we ask is that you’re happy to work as part of a diverse and inclusive team.
We can be flexible around parenting, caring, health, employment, education, and any other commitments you have.
Tempted? Apply now!
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).
· *NB: due to the current capacity of some shops, it may be that you will be placed on a waiting list and/or, if you are under 18, until a shop has enough staff and/or volunteers DBS cleared. The Shop Manager will discuss this with you.
Job Type: Volunteer
Work Location: In person at Carlisle Oxfam Shop
Registered Charity
More than 1000
We are Oxfam Together we can create a more equal future, free from poverty.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Thank you!
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About Us
Tell My Truth and Shame the Devil C.I.C. is a survivor-led podcast, YouTube channel, and healing membership organisation. We provide a platform for survivors and whistleblowers to share lived experiences, expose systemic issues, and promote solutions rooted in culturally trauma-informed care.
Our membership supports young people and survivors through healing, education, and digital skills development. Members participate in our Alchemic 369 Book Club, engaging in discussions and critical analysis of African, Caribbean, and world history, Ifa, classics, and political thought. Members also benefit from author discussions, subsidised plant-based retreats, and a supportive community focused on empowerment and growth.
We are a mission-driven organisation combining healing, education, truth-telling, and community empowerment.
Our Content Focuses On:
- Survivor stories (CSA, RSA, CT, CA)
- Whistleblowers and retired experts
- Generational trauma and healing
- Youth empowerment and education
- Community transformation through honest storytelling
Our mission is to challenge harmful cycles, expose hidden truths, fight for justice, and create lasting social change.
Job Purpose
To design and build the digital management systems that will serve as the operational backbone of the IFA Retreat, enabling effective management of procurement, inventory, staffing, suppliers, budgets, projects, maintenance, and reporting through a centralised platform.
About the Role
As a Volunteer Business Systems Developer, you will design and implement the retreat's management infrastructure using platforms such as Airtable, Notion, ClickUp, Monday, Odoo, or similar database solutions.
Working alongside the Operations and Procurement Consultants, you will translate operational requirements into practical digital systems that support the retreat from development through to full operation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build databases and operational dashboards
- Create workflows and automation systems
- Develop reporting and approval processes
- Design supplier directories and inventory registers
- Create staffing and project management systems
- Build operational tracking and performance tools
- Support scalable, transparent, and efficient operations
This role is essential to ensuring accountability, operational excellence, and sustainable growth.
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for someone who:
- Enjoys building systems that solve real-world problems
- Is organised, analytical, and process-driven
- Can translate complex operations into user-friendly workflows
- Communicates effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Is interested in African cultural development projects
- Is committed to long-term involvement and continuous improvement
- Is open to learning about Yoruba culture and the retreat's mission
Skills & Experience
- Experience with Airtable, Notion, ClickUp, Monday, Odoo, or similar platforms
- Experience creating workflow automation and reporting dashboards
- Strong database design and information architecture skills
- Experience documenting business processes and procedures
- Knowledge of procurement, inventory, project management, and operational reporting systems
- Ability to integrate multiple operational functions into a single platform
Desirable:
- Experience supporting hospitality, tourism, construction, or non-profit projects
- Knowledge of African development, cultural, or heritage initiatives
What You Will Gain
- Practical systems-development experience
- Portfolio-building opportunities
- Leadership mentorship and professional development
- Networking opportunities within a growing organisation
- Experience contributing to a purpose-driven project
- Creative freedom and personal growth
- Potential future paid opportunities
- Direct pathway to future leadership and operational roles
- Opportunity to help build a nationally recognised healing and education platform
- COS opportunities for top-performing team members
This role is designed as a long-term pathway into greater responsibility, professional growth, and potential paid opportunities as the organisation expands.
We believe in collectivism rather than individualism—as the platform grows, so do your opportunities, influence, and impact.
Additional Notes
This role may not be suitable if you:
- Prefer low-responsibility volunteering
- Dislike detailed reporting or systems work
- Are seeking immediate paid employment
- Prefer not to contribute to strategic decision-making
To Apply
Please send:
- Your CV, portfolio, or LinkedIn profile (if available)
- A short introduction about yourself
- Why this mission resonates with you
- Any relevant experience, ideas, or vision you would bring to the role
We welcome people passionate about healing, justice, education, empowerment, and creating lasting community impact.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.