Retail Assistant Volunteer

Ko wai mātou - About us:

Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

 

He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

Are you passionate about supporting your community? We’re looking for enthusiastic, community-minded volunteers to help launch and grow our soon- to-open Napier Op Shop!

Our Op Shops play a vital role in the community by providing affordable, quality pre-loved items. Every sale contributes to funding essential, lifesaving services and impactful community programs. Together, our teams create welcoming, supportive hubs that help New Zealand reduce waste through recycling, keeping items out of landfills and promoting sustainability.

Whether you bring retail or customer service experience or are eager to learn, we’d love to welcome you on board. Join us in making a positive impact – for both the community and the environment!

What's involved?

There's plenty of variety in this role, you could be doing anything from:

  • serving customers
  • cash handling
  • sorting donated goods
  • visual merchandising
  • tidying the store

 

The recruitment process will involve:

  • an interview with the store manager
  • a criminal record check 
  • Optional: If your role is to involve driving (e.g. donation pick ups) we will also check that you have a current, full NZ Driver License
The type of person we are looking for (is): 

Ko wai koe - About you:

We are seeking people over the age of 18, who can spare 4 hours a week (one half-day shift), ideally for at least 6 - 12 months.

We're looking for caring individuals keen to give back to their community.  Retail experience is great but not essential.  If you're keen to learn, enthusiastic and reliable, then we can teach you the skills you need.  

This can be done: 
Site location - suburb / area: 
City Centre
Site location - city / town: 
Napier
Business hours or after hours: 
This is suitable for: 
Organisation name: 
The skill area(s) this falls into: 
OPENING #: 
8781

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If you have any questions or need any additional information please give us a call on 06 391 5476.