tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74422799994736624942024-03-14T17:40:35.114+00:00All things Oxfam in ExeterAll the information you could ever want about Oxfam's shops in ExeterLinkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-50286979060861175472012-06-20T10:48:00.000+01:002012-06-20T10:49:25.665+01:00Fashion and more...We love fashion as much as we love fighting poverty and love that we can combine the two!<br />
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We have lots of resources and blogs that can give you an insight into what we do and how you can be a part of Oxfam's ongoing fight against poverty and humanitarian inequality. There is also helpful information on our Shop's Oxfam homepage <a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/local-shops/oxfam-shop-exeter">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/local-shops/oxfam-shop-exeter</a> which provides links to the items we sell online and feeds to facebook and twitter.<br />
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As well as our own, Oxfam has it's own Fashion blog <a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/fashion-blog">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/fashion-blog</a> and its own Twitter feed <a href="http://www.twitter.com/OxfamFashion">www.twitter.com/OxfamFashion</a> which provides information and news about the latest trends and campaigns that we're involved with. <br />
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There is also great information about getting involved here <a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved</a> and, specifically about volunteering, here <a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/get-involved/volunteer-with-us</a> .<br />
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We are always keen to hear about what you are doing yourselves and how you are making the world aware of what we do here at Oxfam, so tweet us <a href="http://www.twitter.com/exeOOSoxfam">www.twitter.com/exeOOSoxfam</a> or e-mail us at <a href="mailto:oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk">oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk</a> if you want to let us know what you're doing or planning, or want more information on volunteering here in Exeter.<br />
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There is more information on what volunteering with our online team entails here <a href="http://www.exeteroxfamonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/volunteer-post-posting.html">http://www.exeteroxfamonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/volunteer-post-posting.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.exeteroxfamonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/volunteer-post-photographing.html">http://www.exeteroxfamonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/volunteer-post-photographing.html</a><br />
<a href="http://www.exeteroxfamonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/volunteer-post-listing.html">http://www.exeteroxfamonline.blogspot.co.uk/2012/02/volunteer-post-listing.html</a><br />
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You can also call us on 01392 437385 if you would like to speak to us about volunteering or anything else.Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-85770981211763512292012-05-30T10:58:00.000+01:002012-05-30T10:58:04.470+01:00A selection of our favourite things...Here in Exeter we've developed a love affair with the item's we sell and can't wait for them to find a new home!<br />
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Some get snapped up quickly so don't delay! Just click on the links to find out more about our favourite items.<br />
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Pedro Mulet red handbag with gold coloured chain.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/handbags/pedro-mulet-red-hand-bag-886043">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/handbags/pedro-mulet-red-hand-bag-886043</a><br />
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Dents small purple handbag with loop hands and ruffled effect on the outside.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/handbags/dents-small-purple-handbag-905546">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/handbags/dents-small-purple-handbag-905546</a><br />
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Ghost petite black dress with gorgeous patterning.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/dresses/ghost-size-petite-black-dress-867225">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/dresses/ghost-size-petite-black-dress-867225</a><br />
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Retro Plus size 14 black and white patterned dress with colourful geometric splashes of colour.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/dresses/retro-plus-size-14-black-and-white-pattered-dress-987789">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/dresses/retro-plus-size-14-black-and-white-pattered-dress-987789</a><br />
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Vintage Enrico Serrati small black and white print dress. Absolutely beautiful.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/eveningwear/vintage-enrico-serrati-size-small-black-and-white-print-dress-987737">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/eveningwear/vintage-enrico-serrati-size-small-black-and-white-print-dress-987737</a><br />
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Vintage Anokhi blue and green floral dress that is perfect for an understated, vintage summer look.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/vintage/anokhi-size-10-blue-and-green-floral-design-dress-hd_28455185">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/vintage/anokhi-size-10-blue-and-green-floral-design-dress-hd_28455185</a><br />
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Mitsy size 12 white dress with shoes and handbags print pattern. Fantastic for summer.<br />
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Beautiful brand new Dagnez size 14 bronze halter-neck evening dress. A bargain.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/eveningwear/bnwt-dagnez-size-14-bronze-halter-neck-evening-dress-676097">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/eveningwear/bnwt-dagnez-size-14-bronze-halter-neck-evening-dress-676097</a><br />
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Vintage M&S size 12 long red dress from the 70's and 80's era. So summery.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/dresses/vintage-70s80s-ms-size12-long-red-dress-987305">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/womens-clothing/dresses/vintage-70s80s-ms-size12-long-red-dress-987305</a><br />
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Designer medium size cream and yellow coat by Roland Mouret, made in France. Stunning.<br />
<a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/product/roland-mouret-size-medium-french-made-designer-coat-cream-yellow-hd_25745634">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/product/roland-mouret-size-medium-french-made-designer-coat-cream-yellow-hd_25745634</a><br />
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If you want to browse any of our other items visit our shop: <a href="http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/local-shops/oxfam-shop-exeter">http://www.oxfam.org.uk/shop/local-shops/oxfam-shop-exeter</a> and click 'see all items for sale'.Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-13368687377934181662012-05-16T13:11:00.001+01:002012-05-16T13:11:40.552+01:00#Volunteers Week...As many of you will know, 1st - 7th June is volunteers week around the UK and here at Oxfam we want to celebrate it!<br />
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We're hoping to run little training sessions on Friday 1st, Monday 4th and Wednesday 6th to give everyone a taste of what we do here in oxfam. <br />
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Whether its as part of the shop floor team, sorting and pricing team or joining us here on the top floor to find out all about the online side part of Oxfam, we would love to have you.<br />
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Volunteering isnt just for these 7 days though. We have a wonderful team here who not only enjoy the days they volunteer, but have also found that volunteering has changed their lives in someway or another. <br />
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Most have had the chance to learn new skills or meet people from different backgrounds and so many finish each day in a positive frame of mind knowing that even just an hour has made our fight against poverty easier.<br />
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If you would like the chance to volunteer with us in Exeter (in either our books, music or standard shops) <br />
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Twitter: @exeOOSoxfam<br />
E-mail or phone: <br />
<a href="mailto:oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk">oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk</a> (01392) 437385 (standard)<br />
<a href="mailto:oxfamshopf3203@oxfam.org.uk">oxfamshopf3203@oxfam.org.uk</a> (01392) 493433 (books) <br />
<a href="mailto:oxfamshopf3214@oxfam.org.uk">oxfamshopf3214@oxfam.org.uk</a> (01392) 253796 (music)<br />
Or visit us at 96-98 South Street, Exeter, EX1 1ENLinkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-75648353361744474342012-05-10T09:41:00.000+01:002012-05-10T09:41:26.368+01:00Looking forward to summer...Like us, I'm sure you can't wait for those glorious sunny days when you can rock your favourite frock or (board shorts) and frolick barefoot on the beach.<br />
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We're hoping that those days aren't far away and are putting some fantastic clothes onto our snazzy new website. <br />
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There's so much to choose from! Elegant floaty dresses to daring skirts or tailored shorts to checked shirts.<br />
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And don't forget those every so important accessories. We've got a deluge of gorgeous scarves ready to go online, including many that are 100% silk and have that beautiful vintage style to them.<br />
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And what do you need to carry everything around in but a fashionable and practical handbag (or rucksack if it's a big day out!).<br />
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We have so many items on our website to cater for all your needs! <br />
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Let us know what gems you find via our twitter feed. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/exeOOSoxfam">www.twitter.com/exeOOSoxfam</a><br />
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We look forward to hearing from all of you lovely people!Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-49658489475863129382012-04-23T11:57:00.000+01:002012-04-23T12:06:39.177+01:00Things they are a changing...Here at Oxfam (not only in exeter but for all our online shops) we are updating our website, enabling us to bring you new features, clearer menus and easier ways to navigate all the news and items we have.<br />
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To celebrate this, we're looking for more fantastic volunteers to join our wonderful team online and in the shop. <br />
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Do you have a persuasive way with words? - Then join our listing volunteers who add our items to our website and use their talents to sell our brilliant donations.<br />
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Eye for photography? - Join our photography team. These people have an eye for detail and show our donations off to their very best.<br />
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Want to make sure the customer gets what they want? - Join our dispatch team. Every member of this team is neat and guarentees that all our customers purchases arrive in tip top condition.<br />
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If you want to do more than just one job listed here we would love to hear from you.<br />
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You can drop by at 96 South Street, Exeter, EX1 1EN.<br />
E-mail us at: <a href="mailto:oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk">oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk</a><br />
Tweet us at: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/exeOOSoxfam">www.twitter.com/exeOOSoxfam</a><br />
Find us on facebook: search 'Oxfam Exeter Online Shop'<br />
Or phone us on: 01392 437385Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-70711470665479250112012-03-30T14:11:00.001+01:002012-03-30T14:13:20.133+01:00Blimey we're going vintage...<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">It's official! The summer is here and it's time to rock those frocks.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">To celebrate the arrival of summer we are going back in time and picking out some of the amazing vintage items that we have in stock.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">There is so much to choose from...</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">How about... a 50's silk dress?</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A 60's evening dress with black and white animal print?</div><br />
<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Just take a look at what we've got photographed ready to go online... </div><br />
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</div>Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-59027291180762397712012-03-22T10:57:00.000+00:002012-03-22T10:57:15.914+00:00A great few weeks...Since our refit during January and February, our volunteers have been working hard on listing the generous donations we've received and posting the items that you've kindly bought from us.<br />
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It's been a fantastic few weeks for us during march and I've been overwhelmed by the efforts of my team and now i'm happy to report that we have alot more room in our online area and would love some new volunteers to help fill up all this empty space!<br />
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If you're worried about anything to do with becoming a volunteer here in exeter and working for the online side of our business, please dont be afraid to contact us. <br />
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Details about what you would do as a volunteer are outlined in other posts on this blog.<br />
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Tel: 01392 437385<br />
e-mail: <a href="mailto:oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk">oxfamshopf3229@oxfam.org.uk</a><br />
tweet: @exeOOSoxfam<br />
facebook: 'Oxfam Exeter Online Shop'Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-91886416739419863762012-02-28T15:44:00.000+00:002012-02-28T15:44:18.301+00:00How we're looking now...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJXh_ODJV-Y3_Zpf9L12sM8UDFzAq6A4hkt_8YT0rfAC1fRYEuEZhCod8EzpKPwv4r9SIbJ3YOWTyCZzGBIT6paCOIb0QgeWN7E4yusjkPheGu41t58DFicafp3MiZ-b6rXMKGpTw9ug/s1600/S7300024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnJXh_ODJV-Y3_Zpf9L12sM8UDFzAq6A4hkt_8YT0rfAC1fRYEuEZhCod8EzpKPwv4r9SIbJ3YOWTyCZzGBIT6paCOIb0QgeWN7E4yusjkPheGu41t58DFicafp3MiZ-b6rXMKGpTw9ug/s320/S7300024.JPG" uda="true" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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Just a taste of the new look to our shop!Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-31363856879587663352012-02-02T12:50:00.000+00:002012-02-02T12:50:45.775+00:00Volunteer post - Posting<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a brief outline of what you do as a photographing volunteer...</span><br />
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<div> </div><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong><span style="font-size: small;">What work will I be doing as a volunteer?</span></strong></span></span><br />
<ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Accessing database and printing orders </span></span></div></li>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial;">Dispatching orders using on-line mail account</span></span></div></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Ordering packaging materials</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What experience, skills or attributes will I need to do this volunteer role?</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Confidently use a PC at a basic level</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Attention to detail </span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Drive to create an excellent customer experience</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">An organised methodical approach</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Able to work on own initiative</span></div></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Working as part of a team</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What can Oxfam offer me as a volunteer?</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><ul><li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Full training and ongoing support</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Work experience</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Work based reference (qualifying period applies)</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><place w:st="on"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Opportunity</span></place><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> to meet new people</span></div></li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;"><place w:st="on"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Opportunity</span></place><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> to learn new skills</span></div></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Expenses paid </span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">If you're interested please phone 01392 493433 (bookshop) or after Feb 17th, 01392 437385</span> </span></span></span></span></span></span>Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-2148020079294576522012-02-02T12:35:00.000+00:002012-10-31T14:17:55.929+00:00Volunteer post - Photographing<span style="font-size: large;">Here's a brief outline of what you do as a photographing volunteer...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What work will I be doing as a volunteer?</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Photographing donated stock</span></div>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Editing Photographs using Microsoft Photo Editor</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Working closely with online management and listing volunteers</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What experience, skills or attributes will I need to do this volunteer role?</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Computer literate </span></div>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Able to use digital camera</span></div>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">A flair for creativity and merchandising goods to achieve their full potential</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Able to work on own initiative</span></div>
</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Working as part of a team</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What can Oxfam offer me as a volunteer?</strong></span></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Full training and ongoing support</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Work experience</span></div>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Work based reference (qualifying period applies)</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Opportunity</span></span></place><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> to meet new people</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Opportunity</span></span></place><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> to learn new skills</span></div>
</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Expenses paid</span></li>
<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">If you're interested please phone 01392 493433 (bookshop) or after Feb 17th, 01392 437385</span> </span>Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-42598265054503461932012-02-02T12:11:00.000+00:002012-10-31T14:16:30.250+00:00Volunteer post - Listing<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here's a brief outline of what you do as a listing volunteer...</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What work will I be doing as a volunteer?</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span><br /></span>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Selecting stock to be listed for sale on on-line shop</span></div>
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<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Creating listings using PC including photography</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Storing listed items ready for despatch</span></li>
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<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What experience, skills or attributes will I need to do this volunteer role?</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"></span></span><br />
<ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Computer literate – able to use simple listing tool</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">A flair for creativity and merchandising goods to achieve their full potential</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Able to work on own initiative</span></div>
</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Working as part of a team</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><strong>What can Oxfam offer me as a volunteer?</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;"><ul>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Full training and ongoing support</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Work experience</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Work based reference (qualifying period applies)</span></div>
</li>
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Opportunity</span></span></place><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> to meet new people</span></div>
</li>
</ul>
</span></span><br />
<li><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 3pt 0cm 3pt 18pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-indent: -18pt;">
<place w:st="on"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;">Opportunity</span></span></place><span style="mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt;"> to learn new skills</span></div>
</li>
<li><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Expenses paid</span></li>
<span style="font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-bidi-font-size: 10.0pt; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">If you're interested please phone 01392 493433 (bookshop) or after Feb 17th, 01392 437385</span>
Linkedinink24http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335821543822804079noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7442279999473662494.post-70521208685550097642012-02-02T11:00:00.000+00:002012-02-02T11:00:22.452+00:00Here we go...<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Greetings from <city w:st="on"><place w:st="on">Exeter</place></city>! I am currently writing to you from Oxfam’s bookshop as my own shop (the standard clothing, accessories and new products one) is currently undergoing a rather nifty re-fit.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That does mean that we are sadly not able to sell any of our gorgeous clothing or fashionable accessories online until we go back in on February 17<sup>th</sup> (fingers crossed!).</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We will be offering you updates about the re-fit itself and other<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>opportunities that we have for those who want to know about second hand clothing, fabulous accessories and we’ll also be giving you the low down on our Vintage and DIY ranges that will soon be available.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Myself, the shop’s deputy manager, will be busy on various little projects aimed at getting in new volunteers and new customers alike. We’re still offering training in the 3 main departments of our online business (which I manage for the standard shop as well!). These are ‘Listing’, ‘Photographing’ and ‘Posting’. A profile for each will be up shortly!</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">During the next few weeks this blog will go from these bare bones to something far more exciting and offer you something to come back to again and again, week after week.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Gareth</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0pt;"><br />
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