Join our Volunteer Team

As an small, independent social enterprise we rely entirely on our team of volunteers who are passionate about supporting our mission. If you would like to contribute your skills and time, we would love you to register your interest as a volunteer. Whether it's in-store as a retail assistant, organising events, or assisting with our marketing, your involvement is invaluable.

By committing to one regular morning or afternoon shift each week, our volunteers help us:

  • Keep our doors open seven days per week
  • Generate funds that are donated back into the local community
  • Support circular fashion, sustainability and social good

Our current volunteer opportunities are listed below or visit us in-store for details. We also welcome Duke of Ed school participants.

 

Retail Assistant - Manly NSW

Do you have a passion for fashion, a love of eclectic treasures, and a heart for making a positive impact in your community? Look no further – we want you to join our friendly Op Shop team as a Volunteer Retail Assistant in our Manly store.

  • Shifts are relaxed, social and shared with other volunteers. Tasks will include:
  • Serving and chatting with customers
  • Processing orders using Square POS
  • Keeping the racks and displays maintained and the store's cleanliness and organisation.

We’re looking for volunteers who can commit to one regular shift per week (either a morning or afternoon). That small, consistent commitment helps us plan, stay open and remain sustainable as a volunteer-run organisation.

Why Volunteer with Us?

  • Build skills and gain retail experience and customer service skills.
  • A welcoming, supportive volunteer team
  • Community connection and purpose by engaging with diverse and interesting customers.
  • Flexibility to choose shifts that work for you and make a commitment that fits your schedule.
  • The knowledge that your shift directly keeps a local op shop alive
  • As a regular volunteer receive a 10% staff discount when you shop with us too!

Who this role is perfect for

  • People wanting to give back locally in a practical way
  • Retirees, parents, creatives or professionals with a set weekly window
  • Duke of Ed students wanting to gain volunteer experience
  • Anyone who values sustainability, community and preloved fashion and wants to support a local, independent Op Shop

APPLY NOW

 

Social Media Co-ordinator

Love social media, storytelling and sustainable fashion? Want to use your skills for a good cause?

Op for Change is looking for a Volunteer Social Media Co-ordinator to help bring our brand to life online and grow our community.

The Role

  • Craft and schedule engaging posts across various platforms, showcasing our unique finds and store events.
  • Develop creative content, including eye-catching graphics, photos and videos.
  • Foster community engagement through comments, messages and collaborations.
  • Keep an eye on trends and suggest innovative ideas to boost our online presence.
  • Gain valuable experience in social media management.
  • Showcase your talent and creativity to a broad audience.

This role would suit a digital communications student who's looking to gain some experience in a volunteer environment. 

Why Volunteer with Us?

  • Become part of a community committed to sustainability and making a difference.
  • Digital Impact: use your social media skills to create a buzz and drive sales to both our shop and website.
  • Creativity unleashed: develop engaging content, share behind-the-scenes glimpses and craft captivating stories and reels.
  • Skill development: hone your social media strategy, content creation, marketing and analytics skills.
  • Community connection: be part of a dynamic team that values your creativity and contribution.
  • Opportunity for references and recommendations for future endeavours.

Proficiency in Canva and the major social media platforms required, as well as a good photographic eye and an ability to bring together a cohesive digital marketing plan across the shop and website.

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Photographer

Love photography? Passionate about fashion, sustainability and creative storytelling?

Op for Change is looking for a Photography Volunteer to help bring our preloved pieces to life through beautiful imagery.

The Role

As our Photography Co-ordinator, you’ll work in-store to capture images for our website and social media. This includes:

  • Photographing clothing on mannequins in our small in-house photo studio.
  • Shooting accessories, jewellery and homewares
  • Capturing occasional content for social media
  • Light editing to enhance images for online use

What We’re Looking For

  • Access to a good quality camera or smartphone
  • Some photography experience (formal or self-taught)
  • Basic editing skills (e.g. cropping, lighting adjustments)
  • A creative eye and attention to detail
  • An interest in fashion, sustainability or storytelling is a bonus

Why Volunteer With Us?

  • Be part of a purpose-driven, community-focused organisation
  • Build your photography portfolio with real-world content
  • Work in a creative, welcoming and social environment
  • Help support a local, independent charity.

APPLY NOW


Make a financial donation

If you'd like to support us, but can't volunteer your time you, please consider making a small donation. As a small social enterprise, we're not part of a national chain or backed by a corporate HQ. Independent op shops like ours are rare and your donation, no matter how small, helps us keep our volunteer-run store open, continues our mission and allows us to give more back to the community. If you believe in what we do, your donation will truly make a difference.

Donations can be made directly to:

Op for Change
BSB: 082-356
Account: 507232695

Please note that Op for Change is a registered charity, but does not have tax-deductible (DGR) status.