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We are looking for compassionate people who share our mission and values, if you have the passion and drive to commit yourself to a challenging and rewarding role; we invite you to review our current vacancies.

ABOUT US

The Salvation Army is a Christian movement and one of Australia’s largest and most-loved charities, helping thousands of Australians every year find hope in the midst of all kinds of personal hardship. The Salvation Army offers the opportunity to use your skills and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of people who need help most.

The Oasis Community Shop is a social enterprise providing valuable vocational training and employment pathways for young people as well as support to our broader community. We provide a place for all community members to access low-cost food items and to provide training, learning and volunteering opportunities.

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn new skills and give back to the local community. The Oasis Community Food Shop has a number of different volunteering opportunities these include, working and serving customers in the shop, packing and ensuring food supplies are well stocked and driving to pick up food deliveries loading and unloading for the shop from local large food suppliers.

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn new skills and give back to the local community. The Oasis Community Food Shop has a number of different volunteering opportunities these include, working and serving customers in the shop, packing and ensuring food supplies are well stocked and driving to pick up food deliveries loading and unloading for the shop from local large food suppliers.- Ability to demonstrate a high level of maturity and leadership skillsReliable and committed to the volunteer position
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to build rapport with young people from various cultural and linguistic backgrounds
- Empathetic and understanding approach to working with young people
- Ability to placate complicated or stressful situations
- Ability to work in a team and autonomously when required
- Ability to work with professional discretion and confidentiality
- A respect and willingness to work within the ethos of The Salvation Army
- Previous social and community service work experience in the youth service sector highly desirable
- Willingness to undertake The Salvation Army’s Criminal History Record Check (at the organisation’s expense)- Successful applicants will require a current NSW Working with Children Check, proof of Covid-19 Vaccination and will need to undergo a Police Check- Driving, loading, and unloading donations- Willingness and ability to drive, load and unload donations- Volunteers will also need to complete some mandatory training- Current unrestricted Driver Licence - held for a minimum of 3 years- Time commitment - Monday-Friday. 8.30am - 10.30pm- Minimum 3-month commitment requested
- The Salvation Army is a child safe organisation and is committed to protecting children and young people from harm. All child related roles will require the successful completion of a Working with Children Check. _Additionally, certain volunteer roles may require a National Police Check._