HAVE FUN! VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR ALL SHIFTS AT **VINNIES PINJARRA**
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 Retail 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.(Cash handling experience or a willingness to learn)
- These responsibilities might change or be allocated based on the Shop Managers direction.
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *. Others .
As a Vinnies volunteer you should possess some key personal qualities, such as:
- A respectful and non-judgemental nature.
- The ability to demonstrate empathy.
- Being a team player.
- Having a happy, enthusiastic and helpful demeanour.
- Professional personal presentation.
There are no essential requirements for this role, as you will be provided with all of the necessary training and support required to carry out your position. However, some skills that might come in handy throughout
your volunteering experience are:
- Organisation.
- Creativity.
- Good communication.
- Experience in a retail environment. (Cash handling experience, or willingness to learn)
Each volunteering shift is a minimum of 4 hours in length, however the frequency on which you donate this time is very flexible, and Shop Managers will be happy to work with you on establishing a routine that suits your personal needs. Mon (am/pm)/Tues (pm)/Fri (pm) and Sat (am/pm)
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- People with disability
- Work Experience
- Retail & Sales
Full Induction and Ongoing Training Provided