Retail VOLUNTEERING at VINNIES – Semaphore Shop
About this opportunity
Vinnies Semaphore is a BEAUTIFUL, BREEZY BEACHSIDE location loved by locals and visitors alike. We're looking for people with a NATURAL FLAIR for CUSTOMER SERVICE. Would you like to join our team? Front of House and Back of House roles available.
Vinnies shop volunteers do a variety of tasks.
Tasks include:
- Providing helpful and courteous customer service – greeting people and answering queries.
- Processing sales – using a simple computer register, EFTPOS/credit card facilities and cash handling.
- Re-stocking shop floor – displaying and merchandising.
- Stock preparation – sorting, cleaning, steaming and pricing.
- Store housekeeping – tidying, dusting, and cleaning.
- General shop duties.
Vinnies shops need people with a genuine DESIRE to HELP others.
The skills we look for are:
- Desire and ability to LEARN.
- Willingness to FOLLOW policies, procedures and instructions.
- Ability to work well in a TEAM environment.
- FRIENDLY and compassionate personality.
You need an ability to listen and respond with courtesy, to maintain confidences and respect the privacy of those we encounter and be sensitive to the values of people of other faiths, cultures and lifestyles. You must also be willing to follow Vinnies’ policies and procedures, undertake any training required, and undergo a National Police Check (at no cost to you as a volunteer).
Minimum age is 15 years.
Additional requirements
National Police Certificate *.
*Please note:
It’s important that organisations continue to monitor and follow the advice and guidelines of both State or Territory, and Federal Governments in relation to the latest COVID-19 requirements.
* As each organisation provides different levels/types of insurance, volunteers are reminded to check with the organisation as to the type of insurance provided for volunteers (e.g. Voluntary Workers Personal Accident Insurance).
* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.
Monday 9:30am - 5:00pm Friday 9:30am - 5:00pm
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Younger Volunteers, under 18
- Retail & Sales
On the job training provided.