Retail Assistant

Fair Trade and Gift Shop

  • Location Kew East, VIC
  • Category Community Services

Suitable for

  • Travelling Volunteers
  • Groups of 10 or more
  • Centrelink Volunteers
  • Work Experience
  • Young adults, 18 - 24

Commitment

Regular - more than 6 months

Time required

We require a commitment of 1 day per week: 10.00am - 1.30pm Days available: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Training

Training will be provided

Requirements

  • Covid-19 vaccination
  • National Police Certificate *
  • Working with Children Check *

* May be arranged via the Organisation. Details to be provided on expression of interest.

Insurance Age Requirement

Between 16 and 70

The Boroondara Volunteer Resource Centre is advertising this role for the Fair Trade and Gift Shop.

Our shop offers thoughtfully sourced products that promote social justice, fair wages, equality, and environmental, and you can help share it.

What you’ll do

  • Welcome customers and create a friendly shopping experience
  • Learn about our products and share their stories with customers
  • Talk about fair trade, sustainability, and ethical shopping
  • Help create eye-catching displays
  • Organise and manage stock
  • Support events and help make the shop a welcoming community space

We’re looking for people who are

  • Passionate about fair trade, sustainability, or social justice
  • Friendly, enthusiastic, and eager to learn
  • Confident communicators—or keen to develop communication skills
  • Reliable and comfortable working as part of a team
  • Interested in building retail and customer service experience

Previous retail experience is welcome but not required—we’ll help you learn along the way.

What you’ll gain

  • Hands-on experience in retail and customer service
  • Skills in merchandising, stock management, and event support
  • A deeper understanding of ethical and sustainable products
  • The opportunity to meet like-minded people and contribute to positive change
  • A supportive, collaborative environment where your ideas are valued

Join us and help make shopping a force for good!


Express interest