Volunteer Online Shop Support

This role is essential for giving Oxfam online shop customers the best possible service. At Oxfam Northern Hub, we focus on showcasing our most fabulous donations online where we sell donated clothing, textiles, accessories, books and music through a number of online platforms such as the Oxfam shop 

What you will be doing:

It’s up to you! Why not try your hand at a bit of everything?

Transform Donations: Help us make the most of fantastic, donated items by sorting, steaming, and hanging stock, ready for their next adventure.

Support Sustainable Fashion: Get creative with upcycling and repairing clothing, turning pre-loved pieces into something truly special.

Create Compelling Listings: Write catchy and informative descriptions that bring our products to life for online customers.

Showcase Products: Capture high-quality photographs to attract shoppers and help them see the value in our unique items.

Pack and Ship Orders: Be part of the journey from start to finish by packing and dispatching orders, ensuring every customer receives their item with care.

This role gives you the freedom to explore different tasks, develop new skills, and be a part of the movement for sustainable goods. Every item you prepare or sell contributes to Oxfam's mission to reduce waste, raise funds for vital causes, and promote ethical shopping.

Why Volunteer with Us?

• Share your skills and talents
• Meet new friends in your community
• Make a real difference
• Enhance your CV
• Gain insights into Oxfam's mission
• Enjoy a fulfilling experience!

This role is based in our warehouse on Grange Road. 

We will give you all the training and support you need so previous experience is not necessary. The Hub is open between 9 am and 4 pm, Monday to Friday, so no weekend or evenings.

We are flexible; you could commit to regular days and times or keep it adhoc.  Its totally up to you. We provide refreshements, free parking, cover local travel expenses and also pay towards your lunch if you are with us for more than four hours.

We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct and Health & Safety Policy.

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).

So, if you would like to make a difference, put your passion to good use while learning new skills and meeting new people AND best of all, you’d be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.

Volunteer recruitment process

1. Application received

2. Application reviewed and submitted for clearance/reference checks

3. We call you for an initial chat to get to know you and discuss what you are looking for (which task interests you the most? do you prefer to work in a group or on your own? do you have any accessible restrictions that we may be able to support? etc)

4. After clearance, you are invited to attend site for an Induction and to start your volunteer journey with us.