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When We Need You
From 28/05/2010 to 10/05/2012
About Opportunity
Do you like fashion? Do you have a creative spirit? Oxfam needs you! Come and join our friendly team to become an actor on the Oxfam stage, lifting people out of poverty. We offer you the opportunity to use your artistic and fashion spirit to dress the windows display. You’ll be involved in the shop, merchandising and displays to ensure our stock is most attractive layout possible. Assisting customer is also a major part of the work; we need you to be cheerful and outgoing.
Availability
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About Oxfam Shop, Morningside
Oxfam works with others to find lasting solutions to poverty and suffering. Oxfam believes that in a world rich with resources, poverty isn't a fact of life but an injustice that must be overcome. We believe that everyone is entitled to a life of dignity and opportunity; and we work with poor communities, local partner organisations, volunteers, and supporters to make this a reality.
Skills & Experience
The volunteer have to be able to work alone and as part of a team. We need someone enthusiasm, cheerful, and able to manage stairs and who has a love of fashion.
Travel Details
Opportunity takes place at our shop. Bus routes: 5, 11, 15, 16, 17 and 23 Cycle routes nearby, no space indoors for bikes, but they can be locked up outside
Restrictions
Insurance
Requirements
Application Form, Induction/Training, Informal Chat, Interview, References
Training and Induction Details
Volunteers will receive induction on the nature and purpose of Oxfam, as well as specifically for the role taken on. Training “on the job” will be given by staff and volunteers and we will encourage volunteers to develop their own skills.
Work Type
Charity Shops / Retail
Client Group
Overseas aid / developing world
Expenses Detail
Any expenses will be paid on the day or the next shift. All bus tickets must be retained. Lunch expenses can be claimed if you volunteer more than five hours in a day. No expenses can be claimed without receipt.
Accessibility Details
No Wheelchair Access
No Disabled Toilet
Frequency & Commitment
Flexible hours, over 7 days including weekends, 4 hours minimum on average
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age.
Volunteers Required
2
Reference Code
26-1667
Opportunity Provided By
Contact Details
204-206 Morningside Road
Edinburgh
Scotland
EH10 4QQ
Contact: Jean Wood
Tel: 0131 447 8454
Email: Oxfamshopf5805@oxfam.org.uk
