V- Doorways Storeroom Assistant

at  Salvos Stores Australia

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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.
The Salvation Army ‘Doorways’ community support model engages people at their point of need in a holistic way that is missional, relational and professional. We provide support for those that need it most through financial and material emergency relief and casework which helps them to find long-term solutions.
The volunteer Doorways Storeroom Assistant works actively during and outside of community opening hours to ensure material aid supplies are available for community members to collect. Working behind the scenes in a small team this role supports the important work of the local Doorways site with physical strength and a flair for presentation.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• A friendly ‘can do’ attitude helps the storeroom team with the task of unpacking deliveries and donations while also lifting and carrying boxes safely.
• Volunteers in this role like things to be safe for all by making sure that food and material aid items are stored correctly according to food safety guidelines.
• Enthusiasm for keeping things neat, tidy and presented well is important to make sure all items are easily accessible for other team members who may also have access to the storage space.

Qualifications and skills:

• Physical fitness and the ability to safely lift and carry is required for this role.

Background check requirements:

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:

• As this role has no contact with community members, a background check is not required.

Time required & Commitment:

• Minimum of 2 hours / week or as agreed with manager

Development opportunities with this role:
This role will give volunteers an insight into Doorways Service provision and provide the opportunity to develop skills and build experience for future roles in The Salvation Army, community services and supermarket environments.
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.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• A friendly ‘can do’ attitude helps the storeroom team with the task of unpacking deliveries and donations while also lifting and carrying boxes safely.
• Volunteers in this role like things to be safe for all by making sure that food and material aid items are stored correctly according to food safety guidelines.
• Enthusiasm for keeping things neat, tidy and presented well is important to make sure all items are easily accessible for other team members who may also have access to the storage space

Background checks play an important part in our commitment to being a safe organisation. Where an applicant has disclosable history, the selection process includes a fair assessment and a risk management approach. Collection of personal information is handled per our privacy and confidentiality policies. Below is what is required for this role:

• As this role has no contact with community members, a background check is not required