London - September 12, 2008

Give Up

Volunteer for Oxfam

What do you do in your spare time? Give up? Give in?

It’s all the same when it comes to Oxfam.

Well known for its secondhand thrift shops, the charity has just launched an impressive e-store selling covetable donated wares (books, clothing, accessories) at groovy prices (we’re talking £2.99 for a scarf, people), alongside goods made by artisans in underdeveloped countries.

Participating online shops span the British Isles, with more being added every week, and they’re looking for volunteers to assist in the sourcing and delivering of merchandise. Look online for your nearest venue and go give them a hand.

You doing something for nothing (when you really don’t have time to do it in the first place)?

Give over.

Oxfam (030 0200 1333 or oxfam.org.uk). Oxfam boutiques at 245 Westbourne Grove, W11 2SB; 123a Shawfield Street, SW3 4PL; 190 Chiswick High Road, W4 1PP.

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