Retail & Administration Volunteers
Mission to Seafarers Sydney

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity where you can make a genuine difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience?

The Mission to Seafarers Sydney is a Christian-based not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing practical, emotional and pastoral support to international seafarers visiting Sydney. Every year, thousands of seafarers spend months away from their families while working at sea. Our mission offers them a welcoming place of friendship, care, hospitality and hope whenever they visit our Centre.

We are currently seeking friendly and reliable Retail & Administration Volunteers to join our team and help support our day-to-day operations.

About the Role

This is a varied and rewarding volunteer position where no two days are the same. You are to assist with:

• Welcoming seafarers and visitors to our Centre

• Assisting and supporting our onsite retail shop

• General reception and administrative tasks

• Data entry and filing

• Answering telephone enquiries

• Co-ordinate with Port terminals and Mission bus drivers for

pick-ups

• Providing customer service and support to seafarers from

diverse cultural backgrounds

• Assisting the team with the day-to-day centre operations.

Who We Are Looking For

As a Christian-based not-for-profit organisation, we welcome volunteers from all backgrounds who respect our values of faith, compassion, hospitality, service and care for others.

We encourage those seeking Centrelink-approved volunteer opportunities as well as anyone who is passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of others

You are:

• Friendly, patient, and approachable

• Good communication and customer service skills

• Reliable, and punctual

• Comfortable communicating with people from diverse

cultures

• Willing to assist with retail sales, general office

administration, and light housekeeping duties, including maintaining the cleanliness and presentation of the office, reception area, retail shop, pantry, and common areas to ensure a welcoming environment for seafarers and visitors.

• Organised with good attention to details

• A team player with a willingness to learn

Time Commitment

• 1-2 days per week

• 4-6 hours per day

• Flexible scheduling - days & times can be discussed to suit

your availability

Why Volunteer With us?

• Make a meaningful difference in the lives of seafarers

• Be part of a supportive and inclusive community

• Meet people from around the world

• Gain hands-on experience in retail, administration, customer

service, and community engagement experience.

• Develop valuable workplace and interconnection skills

• Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments

Training & Screening

• In-person interview and reference checks

• National Police Check

• Full induction and ongoing training provided

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If you are looking for a rewarding and flexible volunteer role, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now via Seek Volunteer and complete all the prompts including the followings:

• Interest, skills and qualifications
• Gender (optional)
• Year of Birth (optional)