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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. 

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 | Gatton, Shed 6-7 2 Lake Clarendon Road, Crowley Vale

👉🏼 About Us: Our shop is located on the Warrego Highway in the 'big tin shed' near the windmill, across from the big orange.  Janelle, the shop supervisor said volunteering in our shop is like "Christmas everyday" because you meet so many amazing people travelling through from out west but also, many regular customers who become friends..

✅ What you’ll be doing: 

🎁 What’s in it for you? 

🕑 Times: Anytime between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm weekdays or Saturday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm   

💍 Commitment: Get started from as little as 3-4 hours Weekly 

📅 Days: 

☑️ Skills and experience important for this role include: 

       ▪️ Good communication skills 

▪ Customer service or retail experience advantageous but not essential 

☑️ We’ll need to do the following checks before you start: 

🚙 Transport and Parking Options 

♿ This role is accessible for people using: 

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