Retail Assistant

Retail Assistant – Volunteer Role

Key duties
As a Retail Assistant, you’ll help create a welcoming experience for visitors and support the smooth operation of the gallery shop. Duties may include:
• Greeting visitors and providing friendly customer service
• Processing sales of artwork, cards, and gift items
• Answering basic questions about exhibitions and artists
• Keeping the retail area tidy, stocked, and inviting
• Assisting with simple gallery tasks during quiet periods

Each shift is 3 hours, and you can choose the days and times that suit you.

Skills and experience
No formal qualifications are required. This role suits someone who enjoys interacting with people, is reliable, and feels comfortable handling simple point‑of‑sale tasks. We’ll teach you everything you need to know, confidence and a warm manner are more important than experience.

About the organisation
The Gawler Community Gallery is a volunteer‑run, not‑for‑profit organisation dedicated to supporting local artists and providing a welcoming space for the community to enjoy art. Volunteers are the backbone of the gallery, helping us stay open and connected to the community.

Benefits of volunteering
• Flexible 3‑hour shifts
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• Opportunities to learn customer‑service and retail skills
• A chance to meet local artists and art lovers
• A meaningful role where your contribution directly supports the arts in Gawler

Impact of the role
Your presence helps keep the gallery open, ensures visitors feel welcome, and supports the sale of local artwork, which directly benefits artists and the gallery’s ability to operate. Every shift you complete helps maintain a vibrant community arts space.

How to apply
There are no extra steps. Contact us through Seek or email [email protected] to express your interest. We’ll arrange a friendly onboarding session and help you get started.