Retail Shop Assistant (Ipswich, Jacaranda St)
Volunteer to change lives. Yours included.
This volunteer opportunity will help to assist in the running of all aspects of a retail shop to directly fund our 24-hour crisis support line. Your few hours of volunteering can and will help save lives An enthusiastic, happy, customer‑focused team, with a large range of clothing and accessories complemented by a large furniture display sales area. This store supports a large donation area at the rear of the premises. It is the largest and most central store in the region.
What you'll be doing:
* Point of Sale transactions
* Stock preparation
* Shop presentation
* Labelling and pricing stock
* Customer service
What's in it for you?
* Experience the joy of making a meaningful difference
* Gain invaluable workplace experience
* Enjoy social interaction with others
Transport & Parking Options:
* Onsite parking and/or free public parking is available
* Public transport close to the site is available
Skills and experience important for this role include:
* Good communication skills
* Customer service or retail experience advantageous but not essential
This role is accessible for people using:
* Wheelchair or mobility device
* Accessible toilets
UnitingCare values diversity in our organisation and we have principles in place that promote inclusion and access. If you have any other accessibility requirements, please discuss these at the time of the interview.
Lifeline - Keeping Queenslanders safe. Lifeline is committed to bringing hope to Australians going through tough times. A trusted national charity, we're driven by the belief that Australian lives lost to suicide can be prevented. In Queensland we deliver our 24‑hour 13‑11‑14 Lifeline Crisis Support line through 10 Lifeline centres providing suicide‑prevention services with a non‑judgemental and compassionate listening ear. Backed by more than 6,000 volunteers, our network of 130 Lifeline retail shops sell new, donated and pre‑loved goods to help fund our crisis support services. We also export to overseas communities, sell rags to industry, and run our Lifeline Bookfest and other events to further support our services and help save lives.
Category
Community Services
Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months
Type Of Work
Retail & Sales
Time Required
Times: Negotiable between 9:00 am to 4:00 pm any day of the week
Days: Weekdays and Weekends
Commitment: Get started from as little as 3‑4 hours weekly
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