Retail Team Member - Oxfam George's Street Dublin 2

About Oxfam Ireland

Oxfam is a global movement of people who won’t live with the injustice of poverty. Volunteers play a vital role in our work. We have many exciting opportunities for people who want to make a difference and help us achieve our goals.

Oxfam shops play a significant part in raising vital funds for our work around the world. From your local shop and community you can make a significant contribution to the lives of people in greatest need.

What's Involved

Would you like to volunteer as a shop assistant in our George's Street charity shop? If you have four or more hours a week to help out we would be delighted to hear from you.

Not only would you be contributing to our services we provide but also gaining valuable experience in retail as well. Oxfam Ireland shops are run by an enthusiastic teams of volunteers; this role requires volunteers who can assist in shop operations for our George's Street location.

Key Tasks include:
• Maintaining shop standards
• Replenishment and rotation of stock
• Pricing, labelling and processing of stock
• General housekeeping
• Receiving donations
• Greeting and interacting with customers
• Dealing with customer enquirers
• Till duties and cash handling
• Promote shop initiatives
• Data capture for Gift Aid

Personal Development Opportunities:
• Meet new people
• Join a fun and welcoming team
• Develop communication skills
• Build confidence
• Develop customer service and basic retail skills
• Add valuable experience to your CV

Full training and support will be provided.

Availability:

Saturdays, 10am to 2pm or 2pm to 6pm ( 3 hours shifts or a different schedule can be organised depending on volunteer availability).

Sundays 1pm to 5pm.

What's required for this position

Ability to do one shift a week and a general "hands on" attitude.

Sales experience is not necessary. We provide training and support.

• Personable Skills

Level of English required for this role:
Basic English

Times and commitment required for this role

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
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Evening

Minimum time commitment: 3 months

Hours required: 4hrs Weekly

Other Details

Location of volunteering opportunity:
Unit 2, Wicklow House, South Great George's Street D02 TX84

Screening details for this role:

• Informal Interviews
• References
• Application Form
• Identification Check (photo ID etc…)

Volunteers will be provided with the following supports:

• Support/ advice/ recognition
• Supervision
• Initial induction and training
• Reimbursement of expenses
• Insurance cover
• Ongoing training opportunities

Age restrictions:
Over 16

Benefits you will receive as a volunteer

• Local travel costs from your home to and from your shop will be fully reimbursed
• Lunch expenses can be claimed when you volunteer more than five hours in a day.

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