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Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Onsite
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The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia's largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better. It is this belief which drives us to find new ways and places where we can make a difference. From times of personal crisis to moments of national grief, we are always here — providing support, safety, community, and opportunity.
Greater West Salvos - St Marys Location: St Marys and Mt Druitt, NSW Volunteer roles: Life Essentials Store Volunteers, Warehouse Drivers and Driver Assistants Flexible weekday and Saturday shifts available
Make a Difference in Your Local Community
The Salvation Army is one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities. We believe in doing good that transforms lives and futures for the better.
Every day, we work alongside individuals and families experiencing hardship by providing practical assistance, connection, hope and opportunities for a brighter future.
Greater West Salvos St Marys is seeking passionate, reliable and community-minded volunteers to join our friendly and supportive team.
Available Roles
Life Essentials Store Volunteers
Help provide affordable groceries and essential items to the local community. Duties may include:
· Welcoming and assisting customers
· Restocking products
· Sorting donated goods
· Keeping the store clean and organised
· Supporting general store and fundraising activities
Warehouse Drivers and Driver Assistants
Help collect and distribute donated goods throughout the community. Duties may include:
· Collecting and transporting donations
· Loading and unloading vehicles
· Sorting and organising goods
· Assisting during collection and delivery runs
Volunteer Hours
· Monday to Friday: 9:30 am to 3:30 pm
· Saturday: 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm
Flexible shifts are available. No previous experience is required, and full training and ongoing support will be provided.
We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, including retirees, job seekers and community members who are dependable, willing to learn and passionate about helping others.
Background Check Requirements
Background checks play an important role in our commitment to maintaining a safe environment for everyone. Any requirements relevant to your chosen role will be discussed with you during the volunteer application process.
Apply Today
If you are looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity where your time, skills and passion can make a genuine difference, we would love to welcome you to the Greater West Salvos St Marys team.
Apply today to join our Life Essentials Store or Warehouse team and help bring hope and practical support to people in our local community.
Development opportunities with this role:
This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in retail practices, sorting and stocking of shelves, as well as experience in working as a part of a team. Volunteers will receive on the job training and support, working alongside experience retail professionals in a caring and supportive environment.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer who provides an inclusive work environment and embraces the diverse talent of its people. We value and include people of all cultures, languages, abilities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions and intersex status. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal 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 Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check.
We value Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Diversity, and Collaboration.
