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📃 This volunteer opportunity will help to provide valuable support to our teams who are responsible for operating and managing the Lifeline Shops, which play a crucial role in raising funds for our organisation’s mission and helping to improve the lives of those in need within our community. 

🌟 Be part of a welcoming and diverse volunteer teams that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to supporting people to live life in all its fullness by valuing and respecting the unique experiences, perspectives, and contributions of every person, and by creating an inclusive, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone feels they belong.🌟 
 
As a volunteer in this role, you will have the opportunity to directly serve and interact with members of the general public who visit the Lifeline Shops, by assisting with various tasks such as stocking and organizing inventory, maintaining cleanliness and tidiness in the shop, providing customer service and answering any questions or inquiries they may have. This role is particularly well-suited for individuals who enjoy communication and interacting with others, are eager to learn new skills and techniques, and can effectively collaborate and work well both within a team setting and independently. By taking on this volunteer opportunity, you will be making a meaningful contribution towards supporting the mission of our organisation and helping to positively impact the lives of those we serve. 
 
📍Location: Lifeline - Retail | Lowood, 13 Railway Street, Lowood 4311
 
👉🏼 About Us: A small happy, enthusiastic and dynamic team. Work in a unique store in the heart of Lowood. The store has a Large range of Recycled and New Product.
 
✅ What you’ll be doing: 
▪️      Unpacking, 
▪️      Pricing, 
▪️      Displaying homewares and clothing, 
▪️      Greeting and assisting customers 
▪️      Cleaning and organising the store, 
▪️      Creating seasonal displays, 
▪️      Other duties assigned by the shop supervisor. 
 
🎁 What’s in it for you? 
▪️      Experience the joy of making a meaningful difference 
▪️      Gain invaluable workplace experience 
▪️      To meet mutual obligations, student placement hours or other requirements 

🎁 As a thank you for your volunteering, you’ll receive a discount card to use throughout our store. You’ll receive your card after one month of continuous volunteering 🎁 
 
🕑 Times: Negotiable between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm any weekdays   
💍 Commitment: Get started from as little as 5-10 hours Weekly 
📅 Days: Weekdays 
      
☑️ Skills and experience important for this role include: 
▪️ Good communication skills 
▪ Customer service or retail experience advantageous but not essential 

🚙 Transport and Parking Options 
▪️     Onsite parking and/or free public parking is available 
▪️     Public transport close to the site is available
 
♿ This role is accessible for people using: 
▪️     A wheelchair or mobility device