Ongoing Role - Shifts available 6 days a weekMinimum 4 hour commitment each weekPrior experience sorting donated goods is desirable but not required

The prospect

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 productHanging productsTagging products that have been sortedSteaming garmentsBoxing 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 landfillsYou’ll be helping Red Cross raise vital funds to support vulnerable people across AustraliaBe part of a team and feel valued for your timeTraining and development opportunitiesGenerous 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 roleWe’ll then have a friendly interview in store and ask you a few questions and you can ask us questions tooYou 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.

Red Cross strives to create a safe and inclusive culture with wellbeing at its centre. We embrace diversity and welcome Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, and people with diverse lived experiences, abilities, genders, ethnicities, ages, and sexual orientations. We are a child safe organisation with zero tolerance of any harm to children. Our vision is to be trusted as the leading humanitarian organisation making a genuine difference in the lives of people and communities.

📌 Donation Sorter and Processing Volunteer - Orange NSW (Bathurst)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
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