Op Shop Specialty Areas
CARE Community Animal Rescue and Education supported by Volunteer Great Lake Taupō
Are you someone who loves art, fashion, or discovering quality gems in donated goods? This is your chance to lead with heart and help our Regions only No-Kill Animal Rescue!
At the CARE Op Shop, we’re looking for cheerful, hands-on volunteers to take the lead in managing a section of our shop i.e shoes and bags. You’ll become a key part of the team by helping evaluate, sort, and price donations, all while supporting a cause that saves animals lives.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
Sort and organise donated items for your selected section
Assess the quality and condition of items
Price goods for sale with guidance from the team manager
Assist with customer service and shop presentation
Learn on the job about retail, inventory and valuation
Skills & Traits:
A good eye for quality and attention to detail
Enthusiastic, community-minded, and positive
Comfortable working independently or in a small team
Purpose & Impact: Your attention to detail helps ensure our shop is inviting, high-quality, and profitable, directly supporting the rescue and care of animals in need.
Time Commitment: Flexible shifts - just 2 - 3 hours once a week on any day(s) of your choice. Whether it’s once a week or a few times a week, we’ll work around your schedule.
Benefits:
Make new friends and meet like-minded animal lovers
Develop retail and inventory management skills
Know that every shift supports a life-saving mission
Enjoy a relaxed and supportive shop environment