"Volunteering is time willingly given for the common good and without financial gain."
Volunteering Australia 2015
Working in a small, fun and energetic team in the warehouse, our Warehouse Volunteers ensure only the best quality stock make it into our shops. They are responsible for sorting through all the donations we receive and for packing them up ready to distribute to one of our 5 retail shops.
Lifeline North Coast operates 5 Lifeline Shops – West Hight St, Coffs Harbour, Vernon St Coffs Harbour, Grafton, Nambucca and Toormina. Our volunteer shop assistants are responsible for pricing and selling the goods packed and distributed from our warehouse.
Applying to become a volunteer has never been easier – you can Call Us, Apply Online, or Download a paper application form and return it via email or drop into one of our shops. Our Volunteer Coordinator is available to help you with any enquiries at each stage so just reach out and call 0479 154 335. Return paper application form to volunteers.northcoast@lifeline.org.au
With the assistance of our Volunteer Coordinator, you will be matched in a position that fits your skills, your strengths, and most of all one that meets your expectations.
You can apply in a number of ways : You can ring us on 0479 154 335 to chat with our Volunteer Coordinator; You can fill in an Short ONLINE Application Form and as soon as we receive this our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch OR you can download a PAPER Application Form, fill it in and drop it into one of our shops or office at 115 West High Street, Coffs Harbour. You can also DROP INTO one of our Shops where you can fill in a paper copy straight away, handing it to a retail assistant on duty.
We will meet and have an informal interview to go through volunteering options. To volunteer with us you will need to undergo a 'Fit to Work' check. We ask that you bring 100 points of identity to the interview to commence this check - we will carry out this check at no cost for you.
Once the above is complete we will contact you with details of your assignment. You will receive plenty of support from other volunteers and Lifeline North Coast staff at all times.