Donation Sorter and Processing Volunteer - Orange NSW

• Ongoing Role - Shifts available 6 days a week
• Minimum 4 hour commitment each week
• Prior experience sorting donated goods is desirable but not required

The opportunity

Volunteering at the Red Cross Shop in Orange, in a back-of-house capacity. By joining you will be assisting the team with the processing of donations.

This may include:

• Sorting donations into saleable and non-saleable product
• Hanging products
• Tagging products that have been sorted
• Steaming garments
• Boxing up markdown items and excess.

This is a multi-focal volunteer position, to assist in the sorting of high levels of donations, boxing up excess product, and processing stock deemed suitable for sale at this shop. Please note, this role is a behind the scenes role and does not involve working on the shop floor serving customers. Moving boxes and manual handling up to 10kg will be required.

Why choose to volunteer with Red Cross?

• Red Cross Shops offer a carefully curated selection of high quality new and pre-loved items including seasonal clothing, shoes, accessories, and homewares. We know our customers love a treasure hunt, so we ensure our shops are always full of variety, fun pieces, and vibrant displays.
• You’ll be contributing to rescuing pre-loved clothing from landfills
• You’ll be helping Red Cross raise vital funds to support vulnerable people across Australia
• Be part of a team and feel valued for your time
• Training and development opportunities
• Generous discount on all your purchases

The program

Red 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.

What's the application process?

• No need to upload a resume – just tell us why you’re interested in the role
• We’ll then have a friendly interview in store and ask you a few questions and you can ask us questions too
• You must be at least 15 years of age (QLD – You must be 16)
• Completing a National Police check (paid for by Red Cross)
• You will also be required to complete an Induction into our organisation and Retail program

Apply Now and let’s get you started on a rewarding volunteer journey in one of our Red Cross Shops.