Volunteers needed - bentleigh salvos stores (vic)

Start your mission volunteer experience with The Salvation Army today!

We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

The Salvation Army is one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

A voluntary Retail Assistant supports the manager in charge, in the day-to-day operations of a Salvos Store.

Salvos Stores is the retail arm of The Salvation Army and operates over 340 retail stores in Australia. Salvos Stores operates as a fully functioning retail business, recycling pre-loved goods and relying heavily on the generosity of the public.

Salvos Stores maintains a professional retail network and dedicated store staff and volunteers, qualified Support and State Offices, a great team of retail managers, and a highly effective operations team.

• Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army's (and Salvos Stores) mission, vision and values, with particular regard to excellence of service.
• Provides positive influence in the workplace.
• Demonstrates integrity, openness and honesty.
• Teamwork and cooperation.
• Displays a level of energy and commitment.
• Punctual and reliable.

• Open to new ideas.
• Willing to make a difference.
• Willing to learn about retail.
• Passionate about serving customers.
• Willing to make friends and have fun.

The Salvation Army is a child-safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child-related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check.