About the role

Mingary Care Op Shops help raise the funds that make Mingary Care’s work possible.

As an Op Shop Sorting Room Assistant, you’ll help sort, check and prepare donated goods before they go into the shop.

This is a practical, hands-on role that usually starts in the sorting area, but may also include helping on the shop floor depending on the day, the roster and what you’re comfortable doing. It helps keep our shops running well and makes sure donated items are clean, secure, suitable and ready for sale.

This role may include
Sorting donated goods into categories
Checking items for quality, cleanliness and safety
Preparing clothing, homewares, books, toys or other items for sale
Helping price or tag items, if trained
Folding, hanging or organising stock
Identifying items that may need to be recycled, disposed of or checked by someone else
Keeping the sorting area tidy and protected
Asking for help with heavy, awkward, sharp or unsafe items
Following shop processes for donations, rubbish, recycling and unsuitable goods

This role may suit someone who
Enjoys sorting, organising and practical tasks
Likes steady, hands-on work
Has an eye for detail
Is happy working through donated stock and helping where needed




Enjoys being part of a team and may be comfortable with occasional shop-floor support

Benefits of volunteering with Mingary Care
No experience needed for most roles
Onsite training and support provided
Friendly, welcoming team
20% volunteer discount on Mingary Care Op Shop purchases
Morning, afternoon and full-day shifts may be available
A chance to meet people and feel part of something local
Practical, helpful work with a clear purpose
Suitable for Centrelink mutual obligations where the role and hours meet requirements

Things to be aware of

This role may involve standing, bending, sorting through bags or boxes, light lifting and handling donated goods. Some shifts may include a mix of sorting room and shop-floor tasks. Some donations may be dusty, damaged or unsuitable, so volunteers need to follow safety instructions and ask for help when needed.

Category
Health

Commitment
Regular - more than 6 months

Type Of Work
Retail & Sales,

Time Required
Full or half day shifts available. Monday to Friday from 8:30am - 4pm and Saturday 9am - 1pm

Training
On site training provided

📌 Op Shop Sorting Room Assistant Caloundra Maroochydore
🏢 Mingary Care
📍 Maroochydore