Vinnies Retail Shop Volunteer – Adelaide Waymouth Street Shop
About this opportunity
Vinnies Waymouth Street is located in the heart of the city and offers a UNIQUE volunteer experience. This VIBRANT busy retail shop is aimed at the young and young-at-heart.
Vinnies shop volunteers do a variety of tasks including Front of House (customer service role) and Back of House duties.
Tasks may include the following:
- 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.
- Sorting and cleaning donated goods.
We are looking for people who are RELIABLE and can ideally commit to a full day shift on a REGULAR BASIS (3-6 months+).
If you have a NATURAL FLAIR for CUSTOMER SERVICE, we would love to hear from you.
Skills and attributes
- Commitment and reliability
- A desire and ability to learn
- A willingness to follow policies, procedures and instructions
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- 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
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. Volunteer Personal Accident Insurance).
* Best practice volunteer involvement recommends that a volunteer role should not be more than 15-16 hours per week.
Monday-Wednesday 10 am - 4 pm (full 6-hour shift on a regular basis commitment)
Suitable for- Centrelink Volunteers
- Skilled Volunteers
- Younger Volunteers, under 18
- Retail & Sales
On-the-job training provided