As a Vinyl Specialist Volunteer, you will help our friendly shop team by making the most of our fantastic donated records. From Aphex Twin to Zucchero, we get a bit of everything here and that’s why it’s such a great place to volunteer. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.
About this role
As this is a specialist role, we hope you already have a passion for all genres of music. But we’ll give you all the training and support you need to develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any retail experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too.
* Sorting, researching and valuing vinyl donations
* Keeping the vinyl section well-stocked and organised
* Spotting rare and collectable records
* Establishing a customer base that trusts your judgement
* Improve your communication skills as part of a team
* Get retail experience while working with the music you love
You can keep busy behind the scenes, sorting, researching, and pricing records. Or maybe you’d like to be on the shop floor, keeping the shelves full and talking with our fantastic customers. Whatever works for you.
Along with learning all about this role, you can branch out and try other things. Whether it’s about the shop floor or behind the scenes, we will help you to learn as many skills as you want.
Volunteering that works for you
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So 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 some fun for a good cause.
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.You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.
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 get an idea of 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 takes your interest!
Join the Oxfam community
As a Vinyl Specialist Volunteer, you will help our friendly shop team by making the most of our fantastic donated records. From Aphex Twin to Zucchero, we get a bit of everything here and that’s why it’s such a great place to volunteer. Best of all you’ll be raising vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.
About this role
As this is a specialist role, we hope you already have a passion for all genres of music. But we’ll give you all the training and support you need to develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any retail experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too.
* Sorting, researching and valuing vinyl donations
* Keeping the vinyl section well-stocked and organised
* Spotting rare and collectable records
* Establishing a customer base that trusts your judgement
* Improve your communication skills as part of a team
* Get retail experience while working with the music you love
You can keep busy behind the scenes, sorting, researching, and pricing records. Or maybe you’d like to be on the shop floor, keeping the shelves full and talking with our fantastic customers. Whatever works for you.
Along with learning all about this role, you can branch out and try other things. Whether it’s about the shop floor or behind the scenes, we will help you to learn as many skills as you want.
Volunteering that works for you
Volunteering can be very flexible to suit you. So 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 some fun for a good cause.
If you can’t apply online, please visit the shop or contact us on givetime@oxfam.org.uk
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.You can find out more about volunteering with Oxfam here.
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 get an idea of 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 takes your interest!
More about this role
Volunteer role
Vinyl Specialist Volunteer
Volunteer manager
Shop Manager
Where you will be based
Shop
Why we want you
Together we can help people facing poverty all over the world – all from right here, in this very shop. Join our friendly team as an Oxfam Volunteer and you’ll find yourself at the heart of your community, making amazing things happen.
What Oxfam does
Oxfam is a movement of people from around the world who won’t live with poverty.We have two key aims:
* Responding to emergencies happening in the world now, giving vital support to people facing poverty due to conflict, climate change and natural disasters.
* Empowering communities to challenge and change systems that promote inequality, so together we can beat poverty for good.
Oxfam shops have been fundraising to support Oxfam’s work since 1947, raising millions every year to support people facing poverty. Find out more about Oxfam’s work at oxfam.org.uk
Young Volunteers
The minimum age to volunteer with Oxfam is 14 years old. If a role is not suitable for someone under 18 we will happily try to find an alternative role. Parental consent and safeguarding considerations will be required for those under 18. You can find out more about safeguarding on our website.
Covid-19
We want to make sure everyone feels safe in our shops. Our shops comply fully with regulations and we provide PPE.
Let’s beat poverty together.
What you will be doing
* Sorting, researching and valuing vinyl donations
* Keeping the vinyl section well-stocked and organised
* Spotting rare and collectable records
The skills you need
* Helpful and friendly
* Attention to detail
* A decent understanding of music
* Happy to be part of a team
* Excited to learn new skills
What's in it for you
* Some lunch and travel costs
* Improve skills and boost your CV
* Grow your confidence and meet new people
* We can be flexible around your education, family, work, or health etc.
* Possible references for future employers
* Volunteering is a great way to be more sociable and active
Disclaimer
We need one reference and proof of ID for all volunteers and ask you to sign up to Oxfam's Code of Conduct.
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