Sales Assistant Volunteer (Blackheath, London Wednesday Afternoons. Over 18\'s Only)

Sales Assistant Volunteer (Blackheath, London Wednesday Afternoons. Over 18\’s Only)

Join the Oxfam community

As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you will be at the till, serving customers as the friendly face of your shop. You will help people facing poverty around the world by giving great customer service and making donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome in our shop. We’ll give you ongoing training and support so that you can feel right at home as part of the Oxfam 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.

As a Sales Assistant Volunteer you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence:

• Improving your communication skills in this customer-facing role
• Serving customers on the till, handling cash and card payments
• Creating a friendly shop environment to make everyone feel welcome

What happens next?

After you apply the manager will ask you to come in for an initial chat. This is not an interview, just a chance to get an idea of what you\’d like to do in the shop. From there you can meet the rest of the volunteer team and get involved with whatever area of the shop takes your interest!

Everyone has something to offer

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.

What you will be doing

• Making everyone feel welcome
• Serving customers on the till
• Handling cash and card payments
• Helping donors as they come in
• Keeping the shop clean and tidy

The skills you need

• Helpful and friendly
• Happy to be part of a team
• Excited to learn new skills
• Up for trying a range of shop tasks

What\’s in it for you

• Some lunch and travel costs
• Improve language and communication skills in a customer facing role
• Boost your CV by learning transferable skills
• Grow your confidence and meet new people
• We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
• Possible references for future employers

Disclaimer

We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam\’s Code of Conduct.

68 Tranquil Vale, Blackheath, London, Greater London, SE3 0BN, United Kingdom

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