About this opportunity

**Looking to Stay Active, Social and Make a Real Difference?** Why not share your time, skills, and life experience by joining the friendly team at Vinnies? As a Retail Volunteer, you’ll be helping to create welcoming, community-focused spaces in our op shops across Townsville and nearby regions. Whether you’re looking to build skills, meet awesome people, or just give back – this is your time to shine. **What You’ll Be Doing** • Assisting customers with a friendly smile • Using the cash register (training provided!) • Helping sort and display donated goods • Keeping the store clean and organised • Being a welcoming face in your local community **Why People Love Volunteering with Vinnies:** • Stay active and engaged in your community • Make new friendships and feel part of a team • Share your skills and life experience • Excellent discounts for volunteers • Learn something new at your own pace • Enjoy a flexible schedule that suits your lifestyle • Be part of a caring, inclusive organisation that truly values your time **Volunteer Locations Available in:** • Belgian Gardens • Ayr • Cloncurry • Charters Towers • Ingham • Deeragun • Mount Isa • Airlie Beach • Townsville Book & Gift store • Collinsville • Hermit Park • Hughenden • Flinders St • Kirwan • Magnetic Island • Proserpine • Woodman Court (Australia’s largest Vinnies store!) We’ll match you with your nearest store.

Additional requirements

  • National Police Certificate*
  • Driver's Licence (C)

National Police check undertaken by Vinnies with no charge to the volunteer.

* May be arranged by the organisation. Details will be provided after you express your interest.


Express interest

St Vincent De Paul Society

  • Other
  • Regular - more than 6 months
  • Multiple Locations - West End QLD, Belgian Gardens QLD, Ayr QLD, Cloncurry QLD, Charters Towers QLD, Ingham QLD, Deeragun QLD, Mount Isa QLD

Time Required

Flexible hours – you choose when you’re available
Prefer volunteers who can commit to 6 months or more, but we’re happy to work with your availability

**We Welcome:**
• Volunteers of all backgrounds and faiths
• Centrelink-approved volunteers
• People with disability
• Everyone aged 16 to 99
• Most stores are wheelchair accessible.

Training

Orientation and supervision

Reimbursements

Suitable for

  • Younger Volunteers, under 18
  • People with disability
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • Wheelchair Access

Interested In

  • Retail & Sales

West End 4810

Belgian Gardens 4810

Ayr 4807

Cloncurry 4824

Charters Towers 4820

Ingham 4850

Deeragun 4818

Mount Isa 4825

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