Volunteer with Endeavour Foundation
Whether you are a student, corporate or general volunteer there many volunteering opportunities available within the Endeavour Foundation.
If you don't see any suitable vacancies below, please register your interest to let us know how you can help, and we'll be more than willing to have a chat to work out a suitable arrangement.
Current Vacancies
Volunteer Gardners
Type: On going during Business hours
Description: .Do you have a green thumb? Love working in the great outdoors Happy and enthusiastic Volunteer Gardner opportunities exist to help with the grounds needing some tender love & care at the Learning & Lifestyle Centres in Redcliffe and in Raceview. To be successful in this role, you will need a interest and knowledge of gardening or horticulture, be able to work independantly and as part of a larger team when required. Needing someone with vision to help the gardens grow.In return you will gain on the job training and orientation. You will gain interaction skills and understanding of issues affecting people with a disability, at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening, at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: REDCLIFFE AND RACEVIEW
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Retail Assistants
Type: Ongoing during Business Hours
Description: Exciting volunteer opportunties exist for volunteers to help at our New Endeavour Recycled Clothing store in Ashmore on the Gold Coast, opening late March 2010. We require volunteers now to help the store Manager with the set up of the store before opening and ongoing help when open to the public.Volunteers will be involved in a number of duties including unpacking and helping with pricing stock, stock to the shop floor, store presentation, customer service, general housekeeping duties and EFTPOS and cash register operations.To be successful in this role, you will need to be willing to learn, work as part of a team and have a friendly and helpful nature.In return you will gain on the job training and orientation, and be able to gain valuable retail skills and make new friends at a highly regarded not for profit organisation. Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: Central Park Shopping Centre
ASHMORE
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Trailer Sales Assistants
Type: Volunteer
Description: A exciting volunteer opportunities exists for people with sales experience and a knowledge of car trailers.You will be involved in the selling of Endeavour Trailers and associated products in the showroom based in Coopers Plains.To be successful in this role, you will need to be able to work unsupervised, and as part of a team, have a friendly and helpful nature, and enjoy interacting with customers.In return you will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable sales and communication skills at a highly regarded, not for profit organisation. The successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening.
Location: Unit2/139 Beenleigh Rd
Coopers Plains QLD 4108
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Retail Assistant
Type: Volunteer
Description: Do you want to gain more experience in sales and customer service?Do you enjoy shopping?Do you want to meet people and be part of your community?Endeavour Recycled Clothing stores raise funds to assist with the provision of quality accommodation, employment, recreation and day training support services to adults with disabilities. We are seeking volunteers with good social and communication skills who can assist in our stores. The ideal person has confidence to conduct sales, use their initiative and take responsibility. There are a wide variety of activities available to volunteers within the stores including sorting clothes, merchandising, pricing and customer assistance.The stores are a fun and exciting place to volunteer and a great opportunity to broaden your skills and make new friends.
Location: Rockhampton, Gladstone,PaddingtonToowoomba, Caloundra, Garbutt, Condon and Mackay
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: PO Box 3555, Tingalpa DC QLD 4173
Phone: 07 3908 7162
Fax: (07) 39087178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Market Sales Assistants
Type: 6 to 8 hours per week
Description: Volunteer opportunities exist for persons to help with the market sales of Endeavour Industries products.Market Sales volunteers will be asked to sell Endeavour Industries products at a local street market, held every Thursday in the heart of Maryborough.To be successful in this role you will need good people and communication skills and have a friendly and helpful nature.In return you will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable sales and marketing skills at a highly regarded not for profit organisation. Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Yard/maintenance person
Type: Volunteer
Description: Volunteer opportunities exist to help with maintenance duties at Endeavour Industries, Gympie.As a volunteer maintenance person, you will be asked to do general maintenance tasks, such as painting, fencing and looking after the grounds.To be successful in this role you will need to work as part of a team and to work unsupervised when required, and a general knowledge of handy man skills.In return you will gain on the job training, and be able to gain valuable workplace skills at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.
Location: 49 Duke Street
GYMPIE QLD 4570
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Yard maintenance Person
Type: 6-8 hours per week
Description: Volunteer opportunity exists to help with yard maintenance duties at Endeavour Industries at Southport.You will be looking after the general landscaping and upkeep around the grounds at Endeavour Industries. To be successful in this role you will need to be able to work unsupervised and have general yard or landscaping skills.In return you will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable workplace skills at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
and
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Receptionist
Type: Volunteer
Description: Volunteer opportunities exist to help with Reception duties at Endeavour Industries at Gympie.As a volunteer receptionist, you will be answering and directing telephone calls, greeting visitors and completing general administration duties. To be successful in this role you will need to have good social and communication skills, have a pleasant phone manner and have a friendly and helpful nature.In return the volunteer will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable skills in reception/administration at a highly regarded not for profit organisation. Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: 49 Duke Street
GYMPIE QLD 4570
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Delivery Driver
Type: Volunteer
Description: Volunteer opportunities exist to help in driving/ deliveries from Endeavour Industries, Gympie. to various locations in Brisbane. Van is fully air conditioned and equipped with Navman navigation unit. To be successful in this role, you will require a current drivers licence, good driving record, are reliable, have good customer communication and be able to complete relevant delivery documentation. In return you will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable skills in warehousing, consignment and customer service at a highly regarded not for profit organisation. Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening, at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: GYMPIE QLD 4570
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Machine/saw maintenance person
Type: 6 to 8 hours per week
Description: Volunteer opportunities exist for experience persons with machine/saw maintenance at Endeavour Industries at Southport.You will be assisting with the general maintenance of the various saws and machines which operate at Endeavour Industries.To be successful in this role, you will need experience in general saws, table saws, and C&C machines.In return you will gain valuable workplace skills at a highly regarded not for profit organisation. Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: SOUTHPORT QLD 4215
&
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Retail Assistant-
Type:
Description: Exciting volunteer opportunities exist for volunteers to help at our New Endeavour Recycled Clothing Mega store in Beenleigh.You will be involved in a number of duties including unpacking and helping with pricing stock, customer serviceand general housekeeping duties.To be successful in this role, you will need to be willing to learn, work as part of a team and have a friendly and helpful nature.In return you will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable retail skills and make new friends at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: BEENLEIGH
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Retail Assistant-
Type:
Description: Exciting volunteer opportunities exist for volunteers to help at our new Endeavour Recycled Clothing store in Woree. Volunteers will be involved in a number of duties including unpacking and helping with pricing stock, customer service and general housekeeping duties. To be successful in this role, you will need to be willing to learn, work as part of a team and have a friendly ans helpful nature. In return you will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable retail skills and make new friends at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: WOREE
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 39087162
Fax: 39087178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Administrative Assistant
Type: Up to 15 hours per week
Description: . Good people skills. Willing to learn. Great work enviroment Volunteer opportunities exists to help with administrative duties at Endeavour Industries, Gympie.You will be supportung the general running of the admin office, filing, photocopying and completing account reconcilliations. To be successful in this role, you will need to work as part of a team and also unsupervised when required, and to have a friendly and helpful nature.In return you will gain on the job training, and be able to gain valuable skills in administration at a highly regarded not for profit organisation. Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: GYMPIE QLD 4570
&
MARYBOROUGH QLD 4650
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Administrative Assistant
Type: Part time
Description: Volunteer opportunites exist for people to assist with administrative duties at the Learning & Lifestyle Centre in Kunda Park.Volunteers with Endeavour, enjoy interesting roles and undertake exciting projects not just in disability services but a variety of vocations including retail, technology, HR public relations, marketing, finance and business strategy. They not only have the opportunity to gain experience, develop themselves and their skills and progress their careers, they go home at the end of the day knowing they have made a real difference in someone's life.As a volunteer administrative assistant, you will be supporting the general running of the admin work in the office and will be helping the Manager of the Centre. Duties would include data input, filing, photocopying and a wide range of clerical tasks.To be successful in this role, you will need some administrative experience, have good people skills with a friendly and helpful nature, and be able to work as part of a team and unsupervised when required.In return you will gain on the job training and be able to gain valuable skills in general administration at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost to the volunteer.
Location: 2704 Maroochydore Road KUNDA PARK 4556
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Van Drivers
Type: Ongoing Business Hours
Description: The Endeavour Foundation has an opportunity for 5 volunteers to help with the collection of donated goods from the Endeavour Foundation bins in the Gladstone and Rockhampton area. The donated items will then be delivered to the Endeavour Recycled Clothing store at Gladstone to be sorted.You will only require a manual drivers licence, as the vehicle to be driven is a transit van. A truck licence is not necessary. We are searching for volunteers who would be able to work as part of a team and have the ability to work independantly when required. These positions will involve manual handling/lifting and to make deliveries to the Gladstone Business Service.Endeavour will provide the training you will need to get started. All volunteers with the Endeavour Foundation must undergo a security check. This is all arranged through Endeavour.This is a great opportunity to gain work place and customer liason skills, whilst helping to provide opportunities for people with a disability in Queensland.
Location: 167 Auckland Street
GLADSTONE QLD 4680
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: PO BOX 3555
TINGALPA QLD 4173
Phone: 39087162
Fax: 39087178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Delivery/Collections Driver
Type: Volunteer
Description: The Endeavour Foundation has an opportunity for 3 volunteers to help with the delivery and collecting of donations to and from Endeavour Recycled Clothing stores in Brisbane and Sunshine Coast, at our Strathpine Business Service,working up to 15 hours per week.You will only require a manual drivers licence, as the vehicle used is a 6 speed manual Ford Transit van. A truck drivers licence is not necessary for these positions. If you do hold a current MR licence, please let us know.You will work as part of a team and also have the ability to work independantly when needed. These positions also involve manual handling/lifting of a range of furniture items.We will provide the training you will need to get started. So if you would like to gain work place and customer liason skills, please contact us.
Location: 25 Southpine Road
STRATHPINE QLD 4500
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 1/50 Southgate Avenue
CANNON HILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Delivery Driver, Southport - Light Vehicle
Type: Up to 20 hours per week, 4 hours per day.
Description: Delivery of Endeavour Industries products to local customer base. Must have current driving licence and forklift licence.
Location: Endeavour Industries, Dakara Drive, Southport.
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Delivery/Collections Assistant
Type: Volunteer
Description: The Endeavour Foundation has an opportunity for 3 volunteers to assist truck drivers with the delivery and collecting of donations to and from the Endeavour Recycled Clothing stores and other customers, at our Strathpine Business Service working up to 15 hours per week.You will be required to lift and handle a range of items including furniture, and be able to work as part of a team.We will provide the training you will need to get started. So if you would like to gain work place and customer liason skills, please contact us.
Location: 25 Southpine Road
STRATHPINE QLD 4500
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 1/50 Southgate Ave
CANNON HILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax:
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Administration Assistant - Mackay Business Service
Type: 1 to 2 days per week
Description: Endeavour has an opportunity for 2 volunteers to brush up or learn new skills in a clerical and administration role. We will provide all the training you will need to get started. You will be doing a great variation of administrative work.
Location: Lot 43 Industrial Estate David Muir St
SLADE POINT QLD 4740
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 1/50 Southgate Avenue
CANNON HILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Truck Drivers (C) or (MR) Licence-Mackay Business Service
Type: 1 to 2 days per week
Description: Volunteers required to assist with deliveries, pick ups to and from customers, and assist with donation pick ups. You will work as part of a team, and also have the ability to work independantly when needed. A current C or MR class licence is required. These positions also involve manual handling/lifting.
Location: Lot 43 Industrial Estate David Muir St
SLADE POINT QLD 4740
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 1/50 Southgate Avenue
CANNON HILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Handy person
Type: from 3 - 15 hours per week
Description: The Endeavour Foundation has an opportunity for 2 volunteers to use their skills in a 'Handy person' role at our Maroochydore Business Service, working from 3 to 15 hours per week.You will be asked to perform handy person skills such as painting, carpentry and general maintenance at the Business Service. You will be working as part of a team, and also have the ability to work indepdantly when required. These positions may involve manual handling/lifting.A security check is required for these positions. The Endeavour Foundation will arrange the check.If you are looking to use your skills, have a mutual obligation with Centrelink, or wish to make a difference in your community, please contact us.
Location: Endeavour Business Service
1-13 Industrial Avenue
KUNDA PARK QLD 4558
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Clearance Outlet Assistants
Type: Volunteer
Description: The Endeavour Foundation has an opportunity for volunteers to help with the every day running of a clearance outlet shop at the Strathpine Business Service, from 3 to 15 hours per week. The Business Service is walking distance to the Strathpine train station. You will be involved in the selling of goods, customer service, register work, administration, stock handling and pricing and general cleaning duties, all in air-conditioned comfort. You will work as part of a team and also have the ability to work independantly when needed. By volunteering at this outlet, you will gain work place, sales and customer liason skills and will be helping to provide opportunities for people with a disability in Queensland. We will provide the training you will need to get started. Come and become a part of a great team and meet wonderful people. Please contact us.
Location: 25 Southpine Road
STRATHPINE QLD 4500
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 1/50 Southgate Ave
CANNON HILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Confectionery store assistants
Type: Volunteering business hours ongoing
Description: Looking for a 'sweet' volunteering opportunity? The Endeavour Foundation has an opportunity for 12 volunteers to help with the every day running of a Lolly factory show room at the Gympie Business Service.You will be involved in the selling of the products, customer service, register work, stock handling and pricing and general cleaning duties. You will be required to work as part of a team, and also have the ability to work unsupervised. You will be required to manage cash sales, have good people skills and have a friendly and assistive nature.A current drivers licence is also needed.We will provide the training you will need to get started. All volunteers in a Endeavour Business Service must undergo a security check. This is arranged through the Business Service.Become an Endavour Foundation volunteer at the Gympie Business Service and gain retail and food handling skills, whilst helping to provide opportunities for people with a disability in Queensland.
Location: Endeavour Business Service
49 Duke Street
GYMPIE QLD 4570
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post:
Phone: 07 3908 7162
Fax:
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Truck Drivers - Bowen Business Service
Type: 1 to 2 days per week
Description: Volunteers required to assist with deliveries, pick ups to and from customers, and to assist with donation pick ups. You will work as part of a team, and also have the ability to work independantly when needed. A current drivers licence is required. These positions also involve manual handling/lifting. We will provide the training you will need to get started.
Location: 48 George Street
BOWEN QLD 4805
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 1/50 Southgate Avenue
CANNON HILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Van Drivers
Type: Ongoing during business hours
Description:
.Hold a current
drivers licence?
.Looking to
volunteer and enjoy
driving?
Volunteer van drivers are required to help in the collection of donated goods from Endeavour Foundation bins in the Hervey Bay and Maryborough area.
To be successful in this role, you will need a current drivers licence, a good driving record, and be able to work unsupervised. This position does require a volunteer who is able to lift and handle a range of donated goods.
In return you will gain on the job training and orientation, and be able to gain workplace and customer liason skills at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.
Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening application at no cost.
Location: Hervey Bay Queensland 4655
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 50 Southgate Avenue
CANNONHILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
Clothing sorters
Type: Ongoing Business hours
Description: Volunteers are required to help with the sorting of donated clothing at Endeavour Industries in Townsville.
Clothing is then delivered to the Endeavour Recycled Clothing stores.
To be successful in this role, you need to work as part of a team and independantly when required. A knowledge of clothing labels is helpful but not a requirement, as training is provided.
In return you will gain on the job training and orientation, and gain skills in working with people with a disability at a highly regarded not for profit organisation.
Successful applicants will need to undertake a Criminal History Screening at no cost. A course of hepatitis vaccinations is required. Endeavour Foundation will cover the vaccinations cost.
Location: Townsville QLD 4810
Contact: Kim Savas
Email: k.savas@endeavour.com.au
Post: 50 Southgate Avenue
CANNONHILL QLD 4170
Phone: 3908 7162
Fax: 3908 7178
Closing Date: 31/03/2010
While every effort is made to place a volunteer in a role they choose for themselves, the Endeavour Foundation maintains the right to ultimately determine the individual's suitability and offer an alternative placement. |
