Retail Shop Assistant (Ipswich, Springfield)
Lifeline Queensland – Augustine Heights QLD
Volunteer Overview
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
We invite anyone with a customer‑first approach to service to join our volunteer team to assist with donations shop presentation and point of sale.
Responsibilities
* Point of Sale transactions
* Stock preparation
* Shop presentation
* Labelling and pricing stock
* Customer service
Benefits
* 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.
Skills & Experience
* Good communication skills
* Customer service or retail experience advantageous but not essential
Accessibility
* Accessible to people using a wheelchair or mobility device
* Accessible toilets
UnitingCare values diversity in our organisation and we have some principles in place that will help to promote both inclusion and access. If you have any other accessibility requirements, please discuss these at the time of the interview.
About Lifeline Queensland
Lifeline is committed to bringing hope to Australians doing it tough. A trusted national charity, we are 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 6000 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.
Job Details
* Category: Community Services
* Commitment: Regular – more than 6 months
* Type of Work: Retail & Sales
* Times: Negotiable between 9:00am to 4:30pm
* Days: Weekdays and Weekends
* Start from as little as 5‑10 hours weekly
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