Vinnies offers opportunities for members of the local community to give their time, talents and other skills to assist the less fortunate members of our community by volunteering to work in Vinnies shops. Volunteers assist to provide affordable clothing, furniture and other items at affordable prices for people on a limited budget. As a Vinnies volunteer you are a change-maker leaving a positive mark on your community.

• Greet and provide friendly service and assistance to clients and customers including operating an EFTPOS machine.
• Assist in sorting, pricing, ticketing merchandise and displaying donated items in the shop.
• Perform all duties in line with the Vinnies values and in accordance with Retail Operations Manual.
• Observe and demonstrate good understanding of Workplace Safely and Health.
• Assist in maintaining the shop's cleanliness and hygiene standards which may include dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing up and mopping.

As a volunteer you will be required to work on a roster system based on your availability. If you are unavailable to attend on your rostered day it is your responsibility to inform the Retail Manager of your inability to attend, as soon as possible.

DESIRED SKILLS, EXPERIENCE and ATTRIBUTES:

• Show empathy and respect towards others.
• Be open-minded and non-judgemental and accept people from various backgrounds, including religious, cultural, ethnic and socio-economic.
• Be able to work within a team with other volunteers and staff.
• Have a friendly, helpful disposition when assisting customers and carrying out duties.
• Be prepared to discuss issues and concerns as they arise in relation to volunteering.
• Neat, clean and tidy personal presentation.

It is expected that our people promote our key values which are at the core of everything that Vinnies does. Commitment Compassion Respect Integrity Empathy Advocacy Courage