Based in a beautiful part of London, just 2 minutes walk from Hyde Park, and close to the V and A and the Natural History Museum, the Gloucester Road Oxfam shop is one of the busiest shops in London. Our aim is to fight poverty all around the world by raising as much money as possible by selling the items, which are donated to us.
Accessories Specialist volunteer will help us to increase Oxfam’s sales by sorting, pricing and displaying our great donations of accessories (bags, shoes etc.) using his/her own knowledge of fashion and providing a high standard of customer service.
You will:
- Sorting donations of accessories given to us to determine which items will sell well.
- Pricing the items
- Researching rare and/or expensive items in order to price them accurately.
- Using your own knowledge of fashion in order to create window displays attracting potential customers
- Providing polite and friendly service to the customers to increase their satisfaction and make them come back to Oxfam
No previous experience is needed, so don’t be afraid to apply. If you are successful, full training will be given. So if you are keen on or would like to learn more about fashion, then this opportunity is for you.
You will have an opportunity to:
- Train and operate as an Accessories Specialist
- Learn more about fashion brands
- Gain retail experience
- Become a part of an international team committed to fighting poverty
- Lunch costs and reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed in line with Oxfam policies
- References available
- Meet new people and make new friends
At least one 4-hour shift a week. Shifts are 10 am- 2 pm and 2 pm- 6 pm (Monday- Saturday) and 12 pm- 5 pm (Sunday)
Lunch costs and reasonable travel expenses can be reimbursed in line with Oxfam policies
Meet new people and make new friends.
References available.
Thank you
Mary.