The majority of stock sold in any Oxfam shop is donated by the public.
There are several ways you can do this:
At your local Oxfam shop. For smaller quantities of donations,
simply take bags into your nearest Oxfam shop. Please try to avoid leaving
them outside when the shop is closed. Invariably, they will be opened
and anything of value will be taken.
Gift banks. If you have more than 80 employees at your place
of work, we can organise a Gift Bank. Simply contact Jackie Whitaker
and the whole pack will be delivered to you: jawhitaker@oxfam.org.uk
Book Banks. Oxfam Book Banks are located throughout the country.
Simply take unwanted books and drop them in. They are emptied regularly
and distributed to the shops for sale.
For more information, please see:
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what_you_can_do/give_to_oxfam/company/giftsinkind.htm
Volunteers are the core of Oxfam’s presence on any High Street. The
shops simply couldn’t function without them. It’s a partnership of mutual
benefit. In return for your time, skills and expertise, you can make
a real difference to the lives of poor and suffering people worldwide.
Even a few hours a week can make a significant difference.
Almost £16 million was raised by Oxfam shops last year - shops that
are run almost entirely by volunteers. As a shop volunteer, you will
have the opportunity to try a variety of tasks, from customer service
to keeping accounts and managing the stock. You can arrange the hours
and days that suit you, and you'll get plenty of training and support.
You'll also meet a great bunch of people.
As well as information about the progress of Oxfam’s work around the
world, you will be given the opportunity to grow into a role within
the organisation. Your skills will be recognised and used to their best
advantage. Full training will be provided to enable you to maximise
your contribution.
Oxfam will cover the travelling expenses involved with your volunteering
and, should you work full days, we will be reimburse your lunch expenses.
In addition, should you experience difficulties concerning your volunteering,
guidance will be provided by advisers.
To download an application form:
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what_you_can_do/volunteer/downloads/appform.rtf
To locate your nearest Oxfam shop:
http://www.oxfam.org.uk/what_you_can_do/shop/shopfinder.htm
