Flexible hours! Meet new people! Utilise or learn new skills in retail!

LOCATION: Rear Shop 1, 106 Main Street, Greensborough 3088 HOURS: Tues - Fri DATES: Ongoing

The Brotherhood of St Laurence Greensborough Community Store sells quality donated clothing and other household items. As well as selling low-cost goods to families and bargain hunters, they also offer a place for community connection.

The Retail Stores Group is part of the Social Enterprises Division of the Brotherhood of St Laurence, which works to provide revenue for the invaluable client services, advocacy and research work undertaken by the Brotherhood of St Laurence. Our social enterprises also encourage and promote environmental sustainability through recycling.

We are currently seeking enthusiastic and committed volunteers to provide a high-quality customer service experience to the public and to support our paid and volunteer staff in the day-to-day operations of the store.

Duties include:

· Welcoming customers into the store, and assisting with any specific needs · Sorting, cleaning, tagging, pricing, merchandising, selling, and ordering stock · Ensuring all areas are clean including selling area, sorting area, delivery area, bathroom, kitchen and footpath · High-level customer service · Cooperating with colleagues to enhance the team effort

Requirements:

· High-level people skills with the ability to work well in a team and with a sensitivity to the needs of people from various economic, social and cultural backgrounds · Interest in retail and recycled goods preferred · Enthusiasm, reliability, an interest in and commitment to the objectives of the store and the Brotherhood of St Laurence · Understanding of and empathy with the values and ideals of the Brotherhood of St Laurence · Able to commit to regular weekly or fortnightly shifts for a minimum of 3 months · Willingness to undergo a Police Check

Time commitment can be as little as half a day a week, with full training provided in a friendly and supportive environment.

To apply for this position please hit the express button. Please provide us your contact details and a brief description as why you would like to volunteer in this role.