Online Book Volunteer

We are looking for volunteers with an interest in books to create exciting but accurate online listings
for the donated books and magazines to sell on the Oxfam Online Shop. This will include using the internet to research items, accurately and fairly pricing items in line with Oxfam Online policies, and creating appealing descriptions.

You will then write exciting yet accurate descriptions for the items to tempt online buyers.  Interested in first editions? Enjoy researching unusual histories? Passionate about illustrations? Or just want to learn more about online retail? Come and join our team! It is a great opportunity to join a brand new project and develop basic computer skills. You'll have training with the computer programmes, and be guided through the selling standards for Oxfam Online Shop. There are also opportunities to try photography and dispatching, if you want to expand your volunteer role. Come and join our exciting new team and help Oxfam to end extreme poverty for good. 

We are looking for volunteers with an interest in books to create exciting but accurate online listings
for the donated books and magazines to sell on the Oxfam Online Shop. This will include using the internet to research items, accurately and fairly pricing items in line with Oxfam Online policies, and creating appealing descriptions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research items online
• Price items according to Oxfam Online Guidelines
• Create interesting descriptions of the items, full of personality, to accurately describe what is being sold.

We will provide training for all the equipment and computer software, as well as an introduction and guidance to the Oxfam Online Shop

Key Skills:

• An interest in books
• Basic IT skills and competency
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently, but with guidance and support
• Technical book terminology would be desirable but not essential as training will be provided
• Desire to learn or develop new skills in the field of online retail

What we can give you:

• An opportunity to work for a global organisation and contribute towards Oxfam's mission of achieving a just world without poverty.
• References provided for future employers.
• An insight into the processes involved within e-commerce
• The opportunity to develop computer skills
• Lunch and local travel expenses will be reimbursed in line with Oxfam's expense policy