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Octavia

Retail volunteer – Octavia

Location: Volunteering in West London
Job type: Volunteer
Posted: 19/11/2025
Reference: RSH201125-8

Do you love fashion, enjoy meeting different people and have an interest in retail? Maybe you would love to help others find their own style? Perhaps you’d like to learn more about contemporary window displays or sourcing specialist donated items? Through our numerous shops across London, we sell high quality donated items, which helps us to raise funds to support our work with vulnerable and disadvantaged people. Applications are considered on a rolling basis


What would I be doing?

  • Providing excellent customer service and a high-end shopping experience
  • Sorting and pricing appropriately donated items that we regularly receive
  • Operating tills and handling cash
  • Maintaining a high level of shop presentation

What skills are we looking for?

  • A keen eye for fashion
  • A great team player
  • Someone to go the extra mile when it comes to customer service

Sounds great! How do I sign up?

Complete our application form – it takes just 5 minutes! Then we will arrange for you to meet the Shop Manager for a chat, so we can get to know you better. We would request 2 references, and there is a trial period of 2 weeks and an informal review with the Shop Manager, to ensure that it’s the right fit for everyone.

Additional Information

  • This vacancy is part of ongoing seasonal/talent‑pool recruitment. Applications are reviewed continuously on an ongoing basis, and candidates will be contacted directly by the employer if shortlisted.
  • This document describes only the general nature and level of work. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice.
  • Applications are considered on a rolling basis

Equal opportunities

We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Please contact us if you prefer to apply by phone or in hard copy for accessibility reasons. If you require any adjustments due to a disability (including physical, psychological, or neurological conditions or disorders) to get the most out of your time volunteering with us, please let us know so we can facilitate them.

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