Community Activity - Volunteering Day - Corporate Volunteers

One-off opportunity Various Locations Time: 9.30am to 4.00pm   Why Choose to volunteer with Red Cross? You can help improve lives and create a positive impact in your community. It’s an opportunity to enhance your skills & knowledge & gain new experiences. You’ll be helping Red Cross to support vulnerable people across Australia. Role Summary Volunteer at any of our Red Cross Shops with members of your team, helping to sort new donated and recycled merchandise and give back to the community. The ProgramRed Cross Shops sell new and donated clothes, accessories and homewares to raise funds to help people in need. Each year, we rescue 2750 tonnes of clothing from landfill, give opportunities to 5000 volunteers, and generate funds to help Red Cross support vulnerable people in Australia and around the world. The proceeds from the sale of items support the vital everyday work of Red Cross, providing relief in times of crisis and care where it's needed most. The OpportunityOur Red Cross shops are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with store operations. You will get the opportunity to:   Provide customer service and process sales. Create window and visual merchandising displays. Sort donations and price products for sale. Contribute your skills and help us raise money for those in need. No experience is necessary, and all training is provided. Red Cross is an inclusive organisation and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds and experience levels, so if you have some spare time and want to give back to your community, we’d love to hear from you. The ImpactAs a Red Cross Shops volunteer, you’ll develop valuable retail skills while helping us raise funds to bring care and comfort where it’s needed most. Red Cross will ensure you have training, support and access to other opportunities within the world’s largest humanitarian network. Further InformationTo find out more about this opportunity please contact Maria Muente on 0418 467 237. Thank you for considering volunteering at Red Cross. We also have great career opportunities, please visit our website at www.redcross.org.au/careers.