Are you ready to make a positive impact and have some fun along the way? Red Cross Shops are calling out for vibrant individuals who want to contribute to their community, put their life skills into action or even gain some new skills and experiences.

Why choose to volunteer in a Red Cross Shop?

Red Cross Shops offer a carefully curated selection of high quality recent 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 AustraliaBe part of a team and feel valued for your time

Training and development opportunities

Generous discount on all your purchases

What does a typical day look like in a Shop?

In your 4-hour shift (or more if you like) you’ll be doing a variety of tasks like:

Welcoming and engaging customers

Processing transactions through point of sale, including cash and eftpos payments

Sorting and pricing donations

Creating vibrant displays to attract shoppers

Keeping the shop clean and tidy

Following all shop processes

What skills do you need?





Friendly and positive attitude

Sociable and engaging with others

Happy to work as part of a team

Flexible and willing to do any of the shop tasks

Commitment to your nominated shift

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.

📌 Red Cross Shop Volunteer - Manunda QLD (Cairns)
🏢 Australian Red Cross
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