Vinnies Retail Shop Volunteer – Port Augusta
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.
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
- Retail & Sales
on-the-job training provided