HAVE FUN! COME AND JOIN THE TEAM AT at Vinnies (Multiple locations)
About this opportunity
The St Vincent de Paul Society WA - fondly known as “Vinnies” – has been providing a “hand up” to people in need since 1865. They are a not-for-profit organisation aspiring for an Australia transformed by compassion and built on justice. They advocate on several pressing social justice issues such as homelessness, poverty and asylum seekers.
It is through your contributions as a volunteer that these charitable works are possible. This is because revenue raised through our op-shops is the driving force behind these works in the community- without them we simply couldn’t operate as we do now. As such, they are absolutely pivotal, and therefore volunteering in this area is a very rewarding experience.
Your experience as a Vinnies volunteer will always be varied and interesting, with the opportunity every shift to meet and engage with new people. Some of the key responsibilities of this role are:
- Greet and provide friendly service and assistance to visitors to the Shop.
- Assist in sorting, pricing and ticketing donated items.
- Create visual displays.
- Assist with general housekeeping.
- Operate Point of Sale.
These responsibilities might change or be allocated based on the Shop Manager’s direction.
As a Vinnies volunteer you should possess some key personal qualities, such as:
- A respectful and non-judgmental nature.
- The ability to demonstrate empathy.
- Being a team player.
- Having a happy, enthusiastic and helpful demeanor.
- Professional personal presentation.
As a result of your involvement as a Vinnies volunteer, you can expect to: • Make friends. • Learn new skills. • Have fun. • Always be appreciated and valued. • Be invited to several team functions throughout the year. • In-directly contribute to clothing, feeding and sheltering community members experiencing hardship. • Experience greater health and happiness, as well as a range of other positive benefits proven to be associated with volunteering.
Additional requirements
Driver's Licence (C) . National Police Certificate *.
There are no specific requirements for our Volunteers, but any specific skills they can bring to our Organisation is welcomed. There is a Volunteer Code of Conduct in which our volunteers need to adhere to.
Each half-day shift is 4 hours in duration. Volunteers can also do a full-day shift of 7.6 hours in duration. The frequency of shifts are tailored to meet the individual volunteer’s needs.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Work Experience
- Retail & Sales
Induction training & ongoing coaching & skills development opportunities will be provided.
ReimbursementTea, coffee and refreshments.