Book Department Volunteer

Oxfam are experts in selling second-hand books! And we want your help. We are the largest chain of second-hand booksellers in Europe and sell 22 million books annually. That’s why we need volunteers like you to help in our book department.

Whether you have years of experience or are totally new to retail, you will be part of a fantastic team here. Our book department is a key part of our busy shop. We’ll share our expertise with you and give you all the training and support you need to help us make the most of our wonderful donated books.

Oxfam shops are a great place to volunteer, learn about retail, and get involved with your local community.

About this role

We 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.

You can learn about any part of volunteering that interests you the most whether it’s working with books, people, admin, social media, or a bit of everything. As a Book Department Volunteer, you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence.

• Put your expertise to good use by focussing on what interests you the most
• Or branch out and learn about something completely new
• Learn to make the most of donations by checking, researching, and pricing books
• Improve your communication skills as part of a team
• Creating attractive displays in the shop

Job Type: Volunteer

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Free or subsidised travel

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location