Volunteer Retail Assistant

Why volunteer with the Epilepsy Foundation Op Shops?

You’ll have fun. Meet new people. Help and mentor others. Support people and families impacted by Epilepsy.

When you volunteer, You’ll be helping Epilepsy Foundation raise vital funds to:

• create personalised Epilepsy Management and Emergency Medication Plans that are constantly updated to suit changing situations • education and training for family members including extended family such as aunts, uncles and grandparents, along with friends • training for schools to become epilepsy aware so teachers know what to do when a student has a seizure in class or in the playground • a sounding board in the Epilepsy Support team who understand the impact epilepsy can have on a person or family.

What else will I do?

• You’ll be contributing to rescuing pre-loved clothing from landfills • Be part of a team and feel valued for your time • Training and development opportunities • Discounts on all your purchases

What does a typical day look like in a Shop?

In your 4-hour shift (or more if you like) you can be doing any of tasks like: • Welcoming and engaging customers • Sorting and pricing donations • Creating vibrant displays to attract shoppers • Keeping the shop clean and tidy • Processing transactions through point of sale, including cash and eftpos payments

What skills do you need? • Friendly and positive attitude • Sociable and engaging with others • Happy to work as part of a team • Flexible and willing to do any of the shop tasks • Commitment to your nominated shift

What’s next? • Apply here and let us know you’re interested • We’ll call you and go through the next steps • Come into the shop, meet the team and ask a few questions • Complete an Induction program

We would love you to join us.