Volunteer Gift Aid Champion

Join the Oxfam community

As a Volunteer Gift Aid Champion you will help our friendly shop team by making the most out of our amazing donations. Gift Aid adds 25% to donated sales so you can help us to raise vital funds to support people facing poverty around the world.

About this role

We will give you all the training and support you need so you will develop your skills as part of our team. You don’t need to have any experience – we’ve got you covered. You can also get some lunch and travel costs too. Whatever you need, we’re here to help.

Gift Aid Champions are experts in speaking to donors to get the best out of their gift. You’ll learn our systems and lead by example. You’ll also assist the shop manager in training volunteers to make sure everyone plays their part in improving Gift Aid sign ups and sales. Find out more about Gift Aid here.

As a Volunteer Gift Aid Champion you’ll develop skills that boost your confidence.

• Improve your communication skills in this public-facing role
• Make everyone feel welcome in the shop
• Learn about GDPR for handling sensitive information
• Help train and lead a team of volunteers to boost the impact of your shop

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!