Retail Assistant at our new Lifeline Penrith store! - #234087
Every item sold helps fund Lifeline’s vital services, including our 13 11 14 crisis support line, ensuring no one has to face their darkest moments alone. We’re looking for passionate, community-minded people to join us as volunteers and no experience is necessary. If you’re enthusiastic, friendly, and want to make a difference, we’ll show you the rest.
What You will be doing:
Volunteers support our Shop Manager with the day-to-day running of the store, including:
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Creating a welcoming, friendly shopping environment
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Assisting with sorting, displaying, and pricing donated items
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Chatting with customers and sharing the Lifeline mission
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Maintaining cleanliness and following simple safety procedures
Whether you're available a few hours a week or more, every bit counts.
What we are looking for:
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Friendly and reliable individuals
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A team-player attitude
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Willingness to learn (we provide all training)
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A genuine interest in community, connection, and cause
Previous retail or customer service experience is great, but not required.
✅ Are you over 55 and have Centrelink obligations to meet? We offer a supportive, flexible volunteer environment that can help you meet your requirements while giving back.
✅ Are you new to Australia and looking to build your skills and local experience? Volunteering is a fantastic way to improve your English, learn retail skills, and become part of a welcoming community.
✅ Are you retired and looking to give back while building your social circle? Stay active, meet like-minded people, and make a meaningful impact in your local community.
✅ Are you passionate about Penrith and want to support Lifeline’s life-saving work? This is your chance to make a local difference with national impact.
Submit your Expression of Interest today and help us build something meaningful from the ground up.
Together, we can change lives.
Together, we can empower our community to be suicide safe.
Together, we are Lifeline.
Benefits: Why Join Us in Penrith?
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Be Part of Something New: Help shape the future of our brand-new store from day one!
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Support a Worthy Cause: Every shift helps fund Lifeline's suicide prevention and crisis support services.
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Flexible and Inclusive: No experience required. We’ll train you, support you, and welcome you into our team.
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Grow Your Skills: Learn retail operations, customer service, teamwork, and more.
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Make Meaningful Connections: Join a community of people who care.
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