Retail Assistant (Volunteer)

About this opportunity

The role involves:

• Arriving by 8:45 am • 8:45 am till 12:15 pm • 11:45 am till 3:15 pm • 8:45 am till 3:15 pm

• Routines involved in opening & closing shop

• Working under the supervision of the regular volunteer, complying with his/her directions

• Keeping shop clean and tidy

• Interacting with people who come in, treating them with courtesy.

• You may be asked to assist with handling cash.

Benefits for the volunteer:

• A pleasant morning in company with another volunteer (a regular helper in the Thrift Shop) and with the public
• The satisfaction of helping people find what they want
• A sense of achievement
• Learning skills What the volunteer can expect:
• To be treated with courtesy and respect
• To be asked to do only tasks that are within their ability

Additional requirements

Working with Children Check ^*.

Working with Children Check

Time Required

Volunteer just needs to be available once a week and the shop is open from 8:45 AM to 12:30 PM (Tuesday & Saturday)

Suitable for

• Centrelink Volunteers
• People Learning English
• Work Experience
• Younger Volunteers, under 18

Type of work

• Companionship & Social Support
• Fundraising & Events
• Retail & Sales

Training

Orientation and on the job training