Start your mission volunteer experience with The Salvation Army today! We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies. ABOUT US The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most. A voluntary Retail Assistant supports the manager in charge, in the day-to-day operations of a Salvos Stores. Salvos Stores is the retail arm of The Salvation Army and operates over 340 retail stores in Australia. Salvos Stores operates as a fully functioning retail business, recycling pre-loved goods and relying heavily on the generosity of the public. Salvos Stores maintains a professional retail network and dedicated store staff and volunteers, professional Support and State Offices, a great team of retail managers, and a highly effective operations team. Willingness to promote and work in accordance with The Salvation Army’s (and Salvos Stores) mission, vision and values, with particular regard to excellence of service. Provides positive influence in the workplace. Demonstrates Integrity, openness and honesty. Teamwork and cooperation. Displays a level of energy and commitment. Punctual and reliable. About you: Open to new ideas. Willing to make a difference. Willing to learn about retail. Passionate about serving customers. Willing to make friends and have fun. The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value people of all cultures, languages, capacities, sexual orientations, gender identities and/or expressions. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islander people. The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check. Volunteer with the Salvos It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect, diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference. Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision. It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers. The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people Creating faith pathways Building healthy communities Working for justice When you volunteer with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. The Salvation Army offers a range of opportunities to build your connections, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about volunteering that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you. Check out our Careers Site here.