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Role Detail

Shop Volunteer (Carshalton)

Oxfam

As a Lead Volunteer, you will assist the shop manager in leading, managing and planning for the development of a shop team.

Detailed Description

As a Lead Volunteer, you will assist the shop manager in leading, managing and planning for the development of a shop team. We’ll give you ongoing training and support to get you ready to lead a shift, train your team, and be left in charge. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world. In this role, we’ll support you to: - Effectively delegate responsibilities and coach individuals and teams - Improve your communication skills in this customer-facing role - Foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome - Follow important policies around safeguarding, Health & Safety, and trading regulations - Opening, closing and managing the shop in the shop manager’s absence If interested in this role please apply through our website: https://volunteering.oxfam.org.uk/opportunities/59111-trainee-lead-volunteer-weekends-carshalton-2024-01-24 and don't forget to mention you found out about the role through Volunteer Centre Sutton.

Activities you will be doing

Retail & Charity Shops

What skills are required for this role

Communication Skills, Helpful & Caring, Working part of Team

Why these skills are required

At Oxfam, we believe in empowering you by giving you training and opportunities to learn new skills, develop old skills, and make the most out of your time with us. For this key role, you don’t need to have any leadership or retail experience – we’ve got you covered.

What is in it for you

Learning how to run a retail business and meeting new like minded people. We can help with travel and if you volunteer for the whole day you can also get some lunch costs too.

Time Commitment

We're looking for weekend volunteers but volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. Training to be a Lead Volunteer can take anything from a few weeks to several months – everyone goes at the pace that’s right for them. If you’re not sure about this role but want to start as a standard volunteer, get in touch and we will find something right for you. By volunteering for a few hours a week, you will meet new people and have some fun for a good cause.

SM5 3AX

33 High Street, Carshalton, Greater London, SM5 3AX United Kingdom

Buses to Carshalton 407, SL7 and 127. We are located outside both bus stops on the High Street.

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Application Process
Support you will receive
Role Type
Suitable For
18-25,25+,65+
We Welcome
At Oxfam we know that everybody can make a real difference. People come to us for all sorts of reasons, from all backgrounds, and we will do what we can to find a role which works for you.