Volunteer positions
Op Shop volunteer - Online Shop
Auckland (Hobsonville) Centre
We are looking for volunteers to support our Online Manager run our new online shop website at www.spcaopshops.nz! Our online shop will raise vital funds for SPCA and rely heavily on volunteers to help operate.
Some of the tasks our Online Team volunteers complete include:
- Receiving and cleaning donated goods for online sale
- Preparing goods for photography
- Assisting with the photography of goods for sale
- Drafting product descriptions for the sale of goods
- Researching donated goods history and working with the Manager to price goods for sale
- Fulfilment of customer orders
- Customer service
- General housekeeping duties (including some cleaning/vacuuming)
What can we do for you?
- Make you feel great for helping contribute to the humane treatment of animals
- Give you Customer Service and eCommerce experience
- Experience with Microsoft Office, Shopify and Trade Me platforms
- Spruce up your CV with volunteer work, and a reference if needed
- Give you a friendly work environment to hone your skills for that great job you are looking for!
What can you do for us?
- Provide a high standard of customer service
- Help us raise vital funds for animals
- Take pride in the presentation of our Online Shop
- Tell your friends and families about us
Both full and half-day shifts are available weekdays, from Monday to Friday.
Volunteers must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic computer skills in Word and Excel would be helpful. However, if you don't have these skills don't worry, we'll train you in these computer applications.
Location:
This role is based at 121 Wairau Road, in the second floor of our Wairau SPCA Op Shop in Northshore, Auckland.
If you have any questions, please email opshoponline@spca.nz
Volunteer application
For: Op Shop volunteer - Online Shop at Auckland (Hobsonville) Centre
Thanks for your interest in volunteering with SPCA. Volunteers are a huge part of our team - we couldn’t do what we do without you!
To get started, just fill out the form below. If you need help, please call the team at your local SPCA Centre or op shop.
A few things to note:
- You must be at least 15 to volunteer in our Op Shops or 16 to volunteer at our Centres. If you are younger, please check out our sections on 'Volunteering for Kids', 'Volunteering from Home' or talk to your family about fostering opportunities.
- You may need to provide an up to date Ministry of Justice check during this process, and we'll ask about any medical conditions so we can ensure your safety while volunteering.
- Information collected as part of this application process may also be used for placement screening, administration, health, safety and wellbeing purposes, to communicate with you about your role, and to promote SPCA goods and services that may interest you. Information collected by SPCA will be treated in accordance with the Privacy Act 2020 and the SPCA Privacy Statement.
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