ID: 94685

Vinnies Retail Shop Volunteer – Port Augusta

Community Services Regular - more than 6 months Port Augusta SA

About this opportunity

Vinnies is a lovely community shop with a friendly team. A great place for locals and those new to the area who want to get involved in their community. Vinnies shop volunteers do a variety of work.

If you have some spare time during the day, we would love to have you volunteer at one of SA's leading charities.

Volunteer tasks can 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

Skills and attributes

  • A desire and ability to learn
  • A willingness to follow policies, procedures and instructions
  • The ability to work well in a team environment
  • A friendly and compassionate personality
  • Ability to listen and respond courteously
  • Maintain confidentiality and respect privacy
  • Have sensitivity to the values of people of other faiths, cultures and lifestyles
  • Willing to follow Vinnies Policies and Procedures
  • Undertake training as required
  • Driver’s licence is desirable
  • Minimum age 15 years

All Vinnies volunteers (minimum age 15 years) require a National Police Clearance prior to commencing. Note: This is at no cost to you.


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.

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.
Time Required

Mon 9.30 am - 5 pm FOH/BOH Tues 2-5 pm; Thurs 9.30-12.30 pm FOH

Suitable for
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • Skilled Volunteers
  • Young adults, 18 - 24
  • Younger Volunteers, under 18
Type of work
  • Retail & Sales
Training

on-the-job training provided