About the position
Sacred Heart Mission is a local Melbourne charity focused on elevating disadvantage, social exclusion, and homelessness. Volunteering in our op shops is absolutely crucial to Sacred Heart Mission as our stores provide the funding that allows our other services to run.
What we are looking for
We are looking for a friendly and collaborative person to join our op shops team!
Our stores are open seven days a week and heavily rely on the ongoing support of volunteers to assist with the sale of goods, customer service, visual merchandising and stock replenishment.
If you have knowledge or interest in a particular stock item or are passionate about fashion, books or anything in between, we would love to hear from you.
Previous retail or volunteering experience is desirable.
Requirements:
- Police Check
- Working with Children’s Check
An interview will need to be conducted in order to assess individuals suitability to the role.
About Sacred Heart Mission
Every day of the year, Sacred Heart Mission assists hundreds of people who are experiencing homelessness or disadvantage to find shelter, food, care and support. Through our wide-ranging homelessness services, research and innovation we strongly advocate for an inclusive, fair and compassionate community where people can overcome disadvantage and trauma.
About our op shops
Our 14 op shops in Melbourne contribute up to 30 percent of Sacred Heart Mission’s total income.
As recycling hubs for their communities, our stores work with local businesses and residents on reducing landfill, giving pre-loved goods a second home and educating communities on how to reduce, reuse and recycle.
Every item that is donated to our stores creates a positive impact on the environment and on the lives of people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage. By joining Sacred Heart Mission’s op shop team, you will be directly contributing to social change.
“Volunteering – just do it. It’s fantastic. Makes you feel good.”
We talked to six op shop volunteers about their volunteering experience – and why they recommend you to join our op shop family:
Responsibilities
- Help provide a welcoming atmosphere
- Make the store look presentable
- Provide fantastic customer service
- Work the till and be part of a wonderful op shop team
- Sort and price donations
- Most importantly come be part of something bigger.
Commitment
We are flexible with what fits your schedule but prefer a half or full day commitment once a week or fortnight.
To apply
Apply online via the link below, make sure to select the relevant ‘Retail Assistant position’ in the ‘Areas of Interest’ – ‘Assignment Preference’ section of the form.
As part of the application process we will ask you to agree to a confidentiality agreement, Code of Conduct and be willing to undergo a police check.