Volunteer - Retail Assistant
About this opportunity
The role involves:
- Arriving by 8:45 am
- 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
* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
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, aged 14-18
- Companionship & Social Support
- Fundraising & Events
- Retail & Sales
Orientation and on the job training