Volunteer Op Shop Assistant | Loganholme
About this opportunity
RSPCA Op Shops make a real difference, with all store proceeds going straight back to helping RSPCA animals in need. Our op shop teams play an important role in contributing to the success of the RSPCA by helping to raise 20% of RSPCA Qld’s annual income. Bring your enthusiasm to our Strathpine RSPCA Qld Op Shop and be prepared to join our community of friendly volunteers who live the adventures of op shopping on a daily basis.
What to expect
As a Volunteer Op Shop assistant, you will assist with customer service, point of sale operations, merchandising, sorting, and undertaking general op shop duties. The duties of this position can vary depending on your skills, interests and enthusiasm. It offers hands-on experience in a retail environment with a great team while also helping to raise funds for a very worthwhile cause.
What are the benefits?
- Opportunity to gain retail, merchandising, customer services, basic accounting and community fundraising skills and experience.
- Indulge your interest in preloved items, collector items, vintage, homewares and fashion.
- Work in a friendly team, build your confidence and meet new people.
- 10% volunteer discounts throughout RSPCA retail stores and RSPCA Black Cat Café.
- Donate your spare time to a worthy cause that helps thousands of lives each year.
What are the tasks?
- Assist customers to find the perfect preloved fashion item, unique gift or other purchase and thanking customers for supporting RSPCA Qld.
- Merchandising and presenting op shop stock including fashion, homewares and furniture items.
- Accept donations and thanking donors for supporting the RSPCA.
- Sorting, hanging and tagging stock.
- Cash handling, using an EFTPOS machine and cash register.
- Promoting and talking to customers about current RSPCA Qld and Op Shop promotions and events.
- Represent the RSPCA Qld Op Shop team and brand through your passion for animal welfare and op shopping.
What skills and characteristics do I need?
- Friendly, positive and enthusiastic.
- The ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.
- Good communication skills and ability to follow directions.
- Physically fit and able to lift 10kg.
We ask volunteers to commit to one shift per week for a minimum of 3 months. Full orientation and training is provided.
The successful applicant will be required to commit to at least one shift per week at one of our RSPCA Op Shop locations. Volunteer shifts are available throughout the week, including weekends, with various timings; - 9am - 1 pm - 10am - 2 pm - 12pm - 4 pm - 9am - 4 pm
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Retail & Sales
On the job training provided