Donation sorting warehouse volunteer (Airport West)
About this opportunity
Organisational background
Big Group Hug is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit organisation that supports vulnerable and disadvantaged Victorian families in need, by providing new and pre-loved goods to help these families care for their children, aged from newborn to 16-year-old. Our team is made up of over 300 individuals/volunteers. We work closely with and receive requests for specific and essential items through Case Workers, Maternal and Child Health Nurses or other professionals in the community. We also strongly believe in building a sustainable future by promoting the upcycling, recycling and rehoming of preloved items to reduce landfill and the environmental damage caused by waste.
Key duties
Based at our Sustainable Collective hub in Airport West (open Monday and Wednesday 9:30am - 12:30pm), this role involves tasks such as:
Sorting donated goods
Meeting and greating donors and case workers
Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff members
The ideal candidate is a committed individual that will embrace our mission and values.
We are looking for someone that is:
Reliable, committed and organised individual.
Loves working in a team environment
Able to perform light lifting (up to 10 kg), pushing trolleys, bending and other light warehousing tasks as required
We encourage people from CALD backgrounds to apply and become part of our great Big Group Hug community!
Additional requirements
Covid-19 vaccination .
One morning per week.
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Travelling Volunteers
- Work Experience
Training provided on site at your selected warehouse location.