Sales Assistant Volunteer (Troon Book Shop)

Sales Assistant Volunteer (Troon Book Shop)

Join the Oxfam community as a Sales Assistant Volunteer and be the friendly face of our shop. You will help people facing poverty around the world by providing great customer service and making donors, customers, and supporters feel welcome. We’ll give you ongoing training and support to ensure you feel right at home as part of the Oxfam Community!

About this role:
We will provide all the training and support you need to develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need any prior experience; we’ve got you covered. You can also receive lunch and travel cost reimbursements. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

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

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

Volunteering that works for you:
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit your needs. Even if your availability or skills don’t match this role, 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 fun for a good cause.

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 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 discuss 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 interests you!

Experience required

• An enthusiasm for Oxfam\’s work and helping others
• Ability to work within Oxfam’s guidelines and values
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Honesty, integrity, commitment, and reliability

Travel expenses

Lunch expenses and reasonable local travel costs can be reimbursed in line with Oxfam\’s policy.

Availability

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Volunteers (aged 14-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.

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