Volunteer Donation Sorter - Goulburn 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 Goulburn, in a back-of-house capacity. By joining the team in Goulburn, you will be assisting the broader network of stores. 

This may include:

• Sorting donations into saleable and non-saleable
• Boxing excess and high-end products to send to our National Distribution Centre
• Tagging and processing stock for the shop floor 
• Steaming items

The primary focus of this volunteer position is to sort donations and box them for shipping. Goulburn contirbutes a large quantity of saleable product to the rest of the retail network, supporting nation-wide sales. 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.