Op Shop Volunteers

Puddle Jumpers Inc (PJs) is a non-profit, non-government organisation committed to responding to the social development needs of society’s most vulnerable children and young people; priority of our work is reserved for children who do not live with their birth parents. We believe all kids matter, and deserve the right to engage in happy and fun experiences in their life. We aim to provide opportunities for volunteers to be involved in their community and open their hearts to the wonderful world of helping others. We aim to provide volunteers with training, support, and opportunities to expand their own development, promote social awareness, social compassion, and social leadership. Encouraging our volunteers to develop a social partnership to enhance their own lives and the lives of the children and young people they engage with. We aim for volunteers to understand and value, the impact that their actions and heats can have on others in the community, especially those in need, thereby enhancing young adults sense of social community, interaction, and belonging. We will do this by: • Providing volunteers (especially young adults) with the opportunity to volunteer and gain experience in the human services sector • Promoting positive concepts of self-worth through the challenges and involvement in relationships and activities • Enhancing volunteers personal development skills • Ensuring that all volunteers receive adequate training and screening checks to optimise their volunteering experience for all involved • Working from a strengths based approach; enhancing and building on existing strengths and capacities.

Our Op Shop is a wonderful opportunity for anyone who is interested in understanding the back of house skills of the retail industry. Op Shop Sorting Assistants are a vital part to the stock flow of the shop and support the rest of the team in what goes out on the floor to sell, which supports Puddle Jumpers overall in being able to run their services. Duties specific to the position (but are not limited to): • Working in a team • Sorting clothes, homewares, toys and other assorted items • Being able to follow instructions clearly and support your team • Have fun!