Vinnies shops are a well-established and much-loved part of the Aussie retail landscape. Aside from being op-shop mecca for fans of all things quality and thrift, the Centres often act as a first point of contact for people seeking emergency assistance such as food and clothing; thereby playing a central role to the operation of the Society.

We currently need additional volunteers to support the existing team on Saturdays.

The Shop Assistant’s duties will include the following: • Providing customer service to ensure excellent shopping experience. • Stock merchandising. • Processing “new” stock and applying pricing. • Keeping the store tidy & maintaining safe work practices.

To be successful in this role, volunteers will need to have the following skills, knowledge and experience: • Healthy appreciation of volunteering and willingness to work within the ethos of the St Vincent de Paul Society, a lay Catholic organisation. • Previous experience or interest in retail, particularly in visual merchandising. • The ability to work in a team and achieve objectives. • Good time management, presentation and efficiency. • Good organisational skills. • Task orientated. • Creativity and lots of wonderful retail ideas.

Successful volunteers will receive in-house training specific to the role. This training will include: • Society orientation. • Retail orientation. • Ongoing support and mentoring from the shop manager.

This role is subject to a satisfactory National Criminal History Record Check • Volunteers must be able to sign a Good Character Declaration Form • Provide 2 referees.

The successful volunteers will benefit in a range of ways including: • Retail experience that will enhance future career prospects. • Working for an organisation that makes a real difference for people in need. • Interacting with like-minded individuals, building friendships and a community while volunteering.

Please note, it is a prerequisite for volunteers to be at least 16 years of age or enrolled in year 10 to volunteer with our Vinnies shops.