Might you wish to be part of our volunteering team at our brand new Retail Hub in Ouseburn? As an eBay Sales Assistant volunteer at St Oswald’s Hospice, you will play a vital role in identifying and listing valuable items from our donations for sale on our popular eBay page. This role involves selecting items with high resale potential, creating compelling listings and assisting with packaging and shipping sold items. Your efforts will directly support the hospice’s charitable mission.
The role will involve reviewing and assessing donated items to select those suitable for online sale; researching and identifying items with high resale value, including collectibles, fashion, electronics and more; creating detailed and attractive eBay listings including writing descriptions, setting prices and uploading photos; assisting with the packing and shipping of sold items, ensuring they are securely packaged for delivery.
The benefits of volunteering in this role include gaining experience in online retail and e-commerce; contributing to a meaningful cause by supporting St Oswald’s Hospice; being part of a dynamic and friendly team; and enhancing your skills in product evaluation, listing and sales management.
Interested in volunteering in this role? Please contact our eBay Team Leader Sarah Ollerenshaw at sarahollerenshaw@stoswaldsuk.org for more information. For any other volunteering enquiries, please contact us at volunteer@stoswaldsuk.org.
Skills
Ideally volunteers in this role will have a strong interest in e-commerce and online sales; an ability to identify valuable items and knowledge of market trends; good written communication skills for crafting engaging product descriptions; and be detail-oriented with an eye for presentation.
Details
- Accessibility
Each applicant will be individually assessed. - Age restrictions
14+ only - Equal Opportunities Policy
- Expenses reimbursed
Volunteering travel expenses can be reimbursed. - Ongoing support
1-2-1 support/ organisational support available. - Training provided
Organisational & Retail Hub Inductions. Mandatory volunteer training and relevant retail volunteer training - Volunteer induction
- Volunteers covered by insurance
- Written role description
When can I volunteer?
Start Date: 04/10/2024
End Date: 03/11/2025
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Availability Details
Weekly or fortnightly availability is requested.
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