Lifeline | 👕 Retail Shop Assistant (Burdekin, Ayr)

About this opportunity

Lifeline is committed to empowering Australians to be suicide-safe through connection, compassion and hope. Our vision is for an Australia free of suicide. Be part of our vision by volunteering at our Lifeline store.

This volunteer opportunity will help to assist in the running all aspects of a retail shop to directly fund our 24-hour crisis support line. Your few hours of volunteering can and will save lives!

Your energetic contribution of time to assist with donations shop presentation and point of sale. We invite anyone with a customer-first approach to service to join our volunteer team.

You will be working with a fun, modern crew who enjoy working in a vibrant community environment.

Tasks involved include: ▪ Point of Sale transactions ▪ Stock preparation ▪ Shop presentation ▪ Labelling and pricing stock ▪ Customers service

This is a great opportunity to: ▪️ Experience the joy of making a meaningful difference ▪️ Gain invaluable workplace experience ▪️ Improve mental health and personal well being

Skills Required: ▪ Good communication skills ▪ Customer service or retail experience advantageous but not essential

Other Information: ▪️ Smart casual dress standard ▪️ Access to staff kitchen facilities available ▪️ Access to staff restrooms available

This role is accessible for people using: ▪ a wheelchair or mobility device ▪ an assistance animal

UnitingCare values diversity in our organisation and we have some principles in place that will help to promote both inclusion and access. If you have any other accessibility requirements, please discuss these at the time of interview.

Additional requirements

▪ Good communication skills
▪ Customer service or retail experience advantageous but not essential

Time Required

Shift Times: 9am to 1pm amd 1pm to 5pm with a minimum of 3 hours per shift

Suitable for

• Centrelink Volunteers
• Wheelchair Access
• Work Experience

Type of work

• Retail & Sales

Training

An induction, orientation and relevant training will be provided on commencement

Reimbursement

Expenses are generally not incurred by volunteers when conducting their role with UnitingCare