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Availability Details

Ouseburn Retail Hub opening hours are Monday to Saturday 9.30am - 3.30pm.

Venue Address

St Oswald’s Hospice Retail Hub
Ouse Street
Ouseburn
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE1 2AG
United Kingdom

54.972805501338, -1.5908079122164

Policies in place

DBS check required

No
Support and Training

Expenses Reimbursed

Yes
Other information

Age restrictions apply

Yes

Details

Retail volunteering with St Oswald's is open to volunteers aged 14 years plus.
Volunteering travel expenses reimbursed.

As an eBay Sales Assistant volunteer at our brand new Retail Hub in Ouseburn, 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. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Review and assess donated items to select those suitable for online sale.
• Research and identify items with high resale value including collectibles, fashion, electronics and more. 
• Create detailed and attractive eBay listings, including writing descriptions, setting prices and uploading photos. 
• Assist with the packing and shipping of sold items, ensuring they are securely packaged for delivery. 

Skills needed

• Strong interest in e-commerce and online sales
• Ability to identify valuable items and knowledge of market trends
• Good written communication skills for crafting engaging product descriptions
• Detail-oriented with an eye for presentation 
• Reliable with a willingness to learn and adapt

Benefits for the Volunteer

• Gain experience in online retail and e-commerce
• Contribute to a meaningful cause by supporting St Oswald’s Hospice
• Be part of a dynamic and friendly team
• Enhance your skills in product evaluation, listing and sales management

Register your interest
Your details will be passed onto the organisation offering this volunteer opportunity so that they can contact you directly with more information. Anonymised information will be kept for monitoring purposes.