Why choose to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop?
You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community
Its an opportunity to enhance your skills, gain new experiences and even boost your employability
Our shifts are only 4-hours and committing to just one shift per week makes a big difference
Youll be contributing to rescuing 450 tonnes of clothing from landfills annually
Youll be helping Red Cross to support other vulnerable people across Australian and the Asia Pacific
What impact will you have?
Embark on an exciting journey with a Red Cross Shop, where donated clothes, accessories and homewares become a source of vital funds for our humanitarian efforts.
Join **** other volunteers who play a critical role in generating funds to assist people in crisis, hardship and disaster.
More about the opportunity
Red Cross is constantly on the lookout for passionate people able to devote their precious time and effort to support their community.
Our Fast Track program has been designed to get you into a Red Cross Shop as quickly as possible.
We understand that people might not want to commit their time or undergo the necessary recruitment checks without knowing what being in a Shop is like.
Fast Track means you can start in a Shop quickly and try some shifts before making the decision to complete the rest of the recruitment process.
Think of it as a trial run for you and us no strings attached.
When youre ready, together, we can complete the rest of the recruitment process and you can continue to be part of our Movement.
What does a typical day look like in a Shop?
Providing top-notch customer service, helping people and answering questions
Handing cash and card transactions with a smile
Creating vibrant displays to attract shoppers
Sorting donations and shop inventory efficiently
Bringing your sense of humour and delight in connecting with locals and colleagues
What skills do you need?
A willingness to mix with people of all abilities and backgrounds
If youve said yes to a shift, wed like to be able to depend on you to show up
There is cash handling so a level of comfort to use a register and deal with money would be lovely
Great organisation skills to be able to complete tasks quickly and efficiently
A great sense of humour and communication skills
Whats the application process?
No need to upload a resume just tell us why youre interested in the role and share your skills
Well have a friendly chat and ask you a few questions and you can ask us questions too
You must be at least 15 years of age
If you decide to become a full volunteer, well step you through completing a National Police check (paid for by Red Cross) and some other onboarding steps
Everyone is welcome at Red Cross
Red Cross is a place of belonging for everyone.
No matter your background or experience levels.
If you have spare time and a heart for community service, wed love to welcome you onboard.
Apply now and lets get you started on a rewarding volunteer journey in one of our Red Cross Shops.
If youd like to see our paid opportunities at Red Cross go to our website at redcross.org.au/careers.
Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre.
We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with different lived experiences, abilities, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation.
We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children.
Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.
** Category ** Community Services
** Commitment ** Regular - less than 6 months
** Type Of Work ** Retail & Sales,
** Time Required ** Min 1 shift of 4h/week
** Training ** Volunteer induction and role specific training will be provided.
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