The opportunity

Oxfam has set up an Online Hub in Portishead and needs 100+ volunteers to help operate the business. Our goal is to list 20,000 items for sale on our online shop and we require computer savvy and enthusiastic individuals.

Duties will include dressing mannequins then taking photographs of the clothing ready to be uploaded onto the website. An interest in photography would be useful but not essential, as training will be provided.

This role will offer you:
Varied work experience and the opportunity to learn new skills
Worked based reference
Opportunity to meet new people
The opportunity to work with Oxfam on an exciting new project

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.
All our work is based on the belief that everyone has:
The right to life and security
The right to a sustainable livelihood
The right to basic social services
The right to be heard
The right to equity
We work at all levels from global to local, including international governments, global institutions as well as with local communities and individuals, to ensure that everyones rights are fulfilled and protected.
We work closely with others to implement the most appropriate, effective solution in any particular situation.
The size of our network, combined with our knowledge, experience, resources and collaborative approach, enable us to have both an immediate impact and lasting change to be realised.

The organisation

Changemakers is an independent charity and social enterprise which enables young people aged 4-25 to make a positive and continuing contribution to society.

Skills/Qualifications

Attention to detail
Interest in fashion
Ability to work on own initiative and part of a team

Times you can volunteer:

• Monday: Morning , Afternoon
• Tuesday: Morning , Afternoon
• Wednesday: Morning , Afternoon
• Thursday: Morning , Afternoon
• Friday: Morning , Afternoon

Interested?

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Our thanks to:

vinvolved North Somerset

Hamilton House, , 80 Stokes Croft, Bristol, Avon, BS1 3QY

0789 1551720

for providing this opportunity.

Opportunity last updated on 16-02-2010