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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.

The V- Retail Cashier (Saturday) Nursery Assistant plays an important part in the Watch Them Grow Nursery. Our Nursery is a vibrant space where plants are nurtured and prepared for sale to our community, it’s a great place where garden enthusiasts come together to share their love for nature. We are seeking passionate volunteers to join our Saturday team. Retail Cashiers play an important role bringing diligence, professionalism and friendliness to ensure transactions at point of sale run smoothly and efficiently. This role is often the first point of contact for customers when entering the nursery or to ask questions whilst they are shopping and is key in ensuring customers leave the nursery with a lasting positive impression of their shopping experience.

Key responsibilities

- Customer Service: With your friendly and engaging personality, ensure all customers are warmly greeted and are provided guidance to the nursery areas and inform of any specials.
- Point of sale: Bring your attentive and patient service to assist with sales transactions, answering customer enquiries in the nursery and over the phone.
- Displays and merchandising: With the guidance of the Nursery manager, ensure items in the point-of-sale area are displayed attractively and safely with clear thoroughfares.

Qualifications and skills (desired/required)

- Experience in retail, point of sale systems and customer service preferred but not mandatory as volunteers are always supported with on the job training.

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 involves handling money, it requires a Police Check.

Time Required & Commitment

As agreed with manager.

Development opportunities with this role

This role will give volunteers an opportunity to develop skills and build experience in retail practices and dealing with customers.

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 protected 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.

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It takes an army of volunteers to provide and enable practical care for Australians every year. Volunteers bring life to our values of integrity, compassion, respect,



diversity and collaboration. We are always looking for individuals to bring fresh energy and ideas to a range of volunteer roles. Whatever your skillset, availability or areas of interest, you may surprise yourself with the different ways you can make a difference. Volunteering is an invitation to demonstrate care for others in our local communities; it is the everyday embodiment of love in action. Those who give up their time so freely are some of the greatest contributors and advocates of Salvation Army mission and vision. It is through working alongside one another that transformation is possible. Not only do we focus on the transformative experience of service recipients and local communities, but also of our volunteers. The Salvation Army is a Christian movement dedicated to sharing the love of Jesus. We share the love of Jesus by: Caring for people, Creating faith pathways, Building healthy communities, Working for justice.

When you volunteer with the Salvos, you help make a real difference to the community and the lives of others. Find more information here. Check out how we’re bringing some more good in the world. The Salvation Army offers a range of opportunities to build your connections, including those in community programs, aged care, retail, employment services, corporate and other support services. When you choose the Salvos, you choose to believe in doing good that transforms the lives of people and communities facing hardship or crisis. So, if you are passionate about volunteering that has purpose and satisfaction, are keen on delivering social and sustainable outcomes that change lives, we want to hear from you. We are always on the lookout for individuals keen to help us fulfil mission to support those in need. Whatever your skillset, availability, or areas of interest, we are keen to hear from you.

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📌 Volunteer Saturday Nursery Retail Cashier & Guest Service (Australia)
🏢 The Salvation Army
📍 Australia