Online Fashion Assistant (Goose Gate)
OFFERED BY:
Oxfam Books and Music ShopLocation(s): Castle
Address where volunteering takes place: 16-22 Goosegate Hockley Nottingham NG1 1FFHow many places are on offer? 2
Purpose of Role:
Help us sort donations, value them, photograph and list them on our online shopping site for sale to customers. Training provided on Mondays and Tuesdays.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for fashion! Be part of Oxfam's exciting second-hand ethical clothing and accessories online shop.
Want to be a part of a vibrant organisation that really makes a difference? You could help in the fight to overcome poverty and suffering by giving dapper threads the chance to be loved for longer. Recycling donated fashion items and raising much needed funds at the same time, whilst learning retail skills in the most up-to-date selling arena, the online shop.
There are many tasks involved and you could learn them all or you can decide to focus on one section of the process. Donations need to be sorted and valued according to Oxfam's guidelines, they are then listed on to our online listing tool, which is where we really sell the product. Items are steamed and photographed ready for sale. Once sold, we package and dispatch to the customer and the funds go direct to helping those who need it most.
Training takes place Monday or Tuesday - so volunteers need to be available then for initial training for a few weeks until they are confident in the role.
Training is provided but you must be willing to learn and be ready to work on your own initiative, with supervision, after training. We are happy to provide references for our volunteers and what could possibly look better on your CV?
Want to be a part of a vibrant organisation that really makes a difference? You could help in the fight to overcome poverty and suffering by giving dapper threads the chance to be loved for longer. Recycling donated fashion items and raising much needed funds at the same time, whilst learning retail skills in the most up-to-date selling arena, the online shop.
There are many tasks involved and you could learn them all or you can decide to focus on one section of the process. Donations need to be sorted and valued according to Oxfam's guidelines, they are then listed on to our online listing tool, which is where we really sell the product. Items are steamed and photographed ready for sale. Once sold, we package and dispatch to the customer and the funds go direct to helping those who need it most.
Training takes place Monday or Tuesday - so volunteers need to be available then for initial training for a few weeks until they are confident in the role.
Training is provided but you must be willing to learn and be ready to work on your own initiative, with supervision, after training. We are happy to provide references for our volunteers and what could possibly look better on your CV?
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of fashion, brands and current trends are essential as well as basic PC literacy, typing and descriptions skills, along with a good level of English, grammar and punctuation. Some photography skills are desirable but not essential. Training will be given in the use of our online listing tool and how to sell online. Volunteers can be aged 14+
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
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| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
14+ with parental consent forms + extra Health & Safety assessments
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
2 long flights of stairs leading up to 2nd floor where online shop runs. Unfortunately there are no lifts or other access available.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No
OFFERED BY:
Oxfam Clothing ShopLocation(s): Castle
Address where volunteering takes place: 16-22 Goosegate Hockley Nottingham NG1 1FFHow many places are on offer? 2
Purpose of Role:
Help us sort donations, value them, photograph and list them on our online shopping site for sale to customers. Training provided on Mondays and Tuesdays.
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for enthusiastic individuals with a passion for fashion! Be part of Oxfam's exciting second-hand ethical clothing and accessories online shop.
Want to be a part of a vibrant organisation that really makes a difference? You could help in the fight to overcome poverty and suffering by giving dapper threads the chance to be loved for longer. Recycling donated fashion items and raising much needed funds at the same time, whilst learning retail skills in the most up-to-date selling arena, the online shop.
There are many tasks involved and you could learn them all or you can decide to focus on one section of the process. Donations need to be sorted and valued according to Oxfam's guidelines, they are then listed on to our online listing tool, which is where we really sell the product. Items are steamed and photographed ready for sale. Once sold, we package and dispatch to the customer and the funds go direct to helping those who need it most.
Training takes place Monday or Tuesday - so volunteers need to be available then for initial training for a few weeks until they are confident in the role.
Training is provided but you must be willing to learn and be ready to work on your own initiative, with supervision, after training. We are happy to provide references for our volunteers and what could possibly look better on your CV?
Want to be a part of a vibrant organisation that really makes a difference? You could help in the fight to overcome poverty and suffering by giving dapper threads the chance to be loved for longer. Recycling donated fashion items and raising much needed funds at the same time, whilst learning retail skills in the most up-to-date selling arena, the online shop.
There are many tasks involved and you could learn them all or you can decide to focus on one section of the process. Donations need to be sorted and valued according to Oxfam's guidelines, they are then listed on to our online listing tool, which is where we really sell the product. Items are steamed and photographed ready for sale. Once sold, we package and dispatch to the customer and the funds go direct to helping those who need it most.
Training takes place Monday or Tuesday - so volunteers need to be available then for initial training for a few weeks until they are confident in the role.
Training is provided but you must be willing to learn and be ready to work on your own initiative, with supervision, after training. We are happy to provide references for our volunteers and what could possibly look better on your CV?
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of fashion, brands and current trends are essential as well as basic PC literacy, typing and descriptions skills, along with a good level of English, grammar and punctuation. Some photography skills are desirable but not essential. Training will be given in the use of our online listing tool and how to sell online. Volunteers can be aged 14+
WHEN REQUIRED:
This grid shows when you can volunteer for this opportunity.
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning | |||||||
| Afternoon | |||||||
| Evening |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Are there age restrictions for this opportunity? Yes
Age Restrictions:
14+ with parental consent forms + extra Health & Safety assessments
Are there gender restrictions for this opportunity? No
Gender restrictions:
Is the opportunity accessible to disabled people? Yes
Disability restrictions:
2 long flights of stairs leading up to 2nd floor where online shop runs. Unfortunately there are no lifts or other access available.
How long before volunteer can expect a response?
We will try to respond to volunteer enquiries within one week
How long to complete training and recruitment?
Volunteer Expenses offered? Yes
Induction and Training offered? Yes
Support and Supervision offered? Yes
Has a risk assessment been carried out? Yes
DBS Disclosure required? No