Organisation Details
Organisation Name:
Oxfam GBOrganisation Type:
CampaigningOrganisation Type:
VolunteeringOrganisation Type:
Social ActionOrganisation Type:
International DevelopmentOrganisation Type:
FundraisingOrganisation Website:
www.oxfam.org.ukOrganisation Mission:
Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering.
We are an independent organisation, registered as a charity, affiliated to Oxfam International, with partners, volunteers, supporters and staff of many nationalities – part of a global movement to build a just and safer world.
We are a catalyst for overcoming poverty. To achieve the greatest impact, we work on three inter-linking fronts:
Saving lives by responding swiftly to provide aid, support and protection during emergencies.
Developing programmes and solutions that empower people to work their way out of poverty.
Campaigning to achieve lasting change.
Opportunity Details
Location:
Oxford UKType of Opportunity:
Office WorkActivities and Responsibilities:
Working in the vibrant shop support team you will be engaging with shop managers, volunteers and customers through email, letter and phone.
Find solutions to queries using information systems whilst maintaining high levels of customer service.
Help shops to maximise profits whilst working towards a common goal to overcome poverty and suffering.
Be consulted as a valued team member and have the potential to impact on operating systems.
The chance to take responsibility of special projects.
Benefits to Participants:
As a member of the Oxfam GB team in the dynamic atmosphere of the Head Office, you will have the chance to experience all there is to offer, from lunchtime talks to relevant training courses.
You will gain experience with a respected international charity whilst working in a business led environment. Oxfam GB is the market leader in charity retail in the UK and you'll join a network of 22,000 volunteers, develop great people and organisational skills and be recognised as a valued member of Oxfam.
Required Skills and Training:
Excellent oral/written communication skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Good organisational and problem analysis.
A Postive, enthusiastic attitude.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Link to more information:
www.oxfam.org.uk/get_involved/volunteer/latest.html
Additional Information:
Reasonable lunch and travel costs reimbursed.
Contact Info
Contact Person:
Brenda RyanContact Email:
support@oxfam.org.ukContact Phone:
0300 2001 333
