TSL Kirklees Volunteering is the official Volunteer Centre for Kirklees
This means that we’re here to help you get started on your volunteering journey and support you through the process.
We also make sure that any groups or charities that advertise for volunteers on our website will look after their volunteers properly. Some of them will have a stamp of approval called the Kirklees Volunteering Quality Award (KVQA), which means that they’ve done even more to make sure that their volunteers are valued and have a good experience.
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- Huddersfield
- Saturday Daytime
- Sunday Daytime
Oxfam GB retail sector has 600+ shops across Great Britain. The charities Values are Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability, Courage.
They are a global organisation that fights inequality to end poverty and injustice. They offer live saving support in times of crisis and advocate for economic justice, gender equality, and climate action.
Our shops support Oxfam programmes across the world by selling donated and sourced fair trade products in their shops.
Our shops are ran by volunteer teams with a paid manager and sometimes a paid deputy manager, Most operate opening hours of Monday to Sundays every week.
This role is available at our store at 9 Colne Road, Huddersfield HD1 3ER
Volunteer Role Profile
| Volunteer Role | Retail Volunteer |
| Volunteer Manager | Shop Manager |
| Where you will be based | Shop |
Why we want you
Please note: This role is only suitable for applicants aged 18 and over.
We’re seeking friendly, reliable individuals aged 18 or over who want to make a difference in their community. No prior experience is needed, as we provide full training. If you’re open to learning, enjoy working with others, and have a passion for helping people, you’ll fit right in!
You have the time to become a volunteer in your community; you might be looking for work experience, the opportunity to meet new people, or keep active.
By volunteering with us in one of our amazing retail spaces you will be raising essential funds for Oxfam – all whilst learning new skills and meeting some incredible people.
What you will be doing
Undertaking shop related tasks agreed with the Manager, for example:
Selecting, sorting, and pricing donated stock.
Chatting to customers, giving great service on the till.
Researching valuable and vintage stock.
Visual merchandising: creating eye-catching window and in-store displays.
Photographing and listing items for the online shop.
This role may include occasionally lifting boxes. We prioritise a safe working environment and provide comprehensive health and safety training to all volunteers.
The skills you need
We ask that you are reliable and on time for your volunteering Full training and support is given for this role - no prior experience is required
Happy to be part of a team and collaborate effectively with others
Oxfam
- Retail
- Application form required
- References required
None needed full Training will be given.
31/07/2026
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Business Volunteering
Share your team, resources and expertise
Many businesses offer their employees an opportunity to volunteer in work time. This is known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) or Employer Supported Volunteering and it can include fundraising for a group, or even sharing expertise and resources as well as volunteering.
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