Celebrating Volunteers: Celine Voiry from Oxfam's shop in Galway

Celine Voiry has just celebrated her one year anniversary as a volunteer at the Oxfam shop in Galway, first volunteering all the way back in March 2016. Here she tells us a bit more about herself and her work with us at Oxfam Ireland.

What does a typical day look like when you’re working in the shop?

I arrive, I open the shop, set up the till, clean up a little – just get ready for the day. I mostly work in the back: sorting and steaming clothes. I do a lot of different things! I like it because I like fashion, especially clothes and shoes.

I am an Oxfam shopper too – for me and my husband – because the shop has beautiful clothes. We get lots of great donations!

What’s your favourite things about working in the shop?

Shoes, shoes, shoes! And sorting and looking at the children’s clothes – I have a teenage son. I also really enjoy working with the team – I have a good manager, all the volunteers are lovely and we have a great ambience in the shop.

Why did you choose to volunteer with Oxfam Ireland?

I wanted to practise my English - I live in Galway but I’m originally from Paris – so I started to volunteer but now I love what I do so I decided to stay!

Tell us about yourself…

My hobbies are fitness and sports as well as reading books, shopping and going to the pub with my friends. I also like walking my dog. I just don’t like sitting on the sofa – I like being active!

Next time you’re in Galway why not pop in and say hi?

If you would like any further information about volunteering with Oxfam Ireland simply email volunteer@oxfamireland.org

Oxfam volunteer Celine Voiry