Volunteer with us

Our volunteers choose us for a number of reasons. For some, it’s all about helping people who live with disability. Others love what we do in the areas of reuse and reducing waste. Many are passionate about op shopping and what they might find in the sorting process.

Good Sammy Enterprises volunteers enjoy:

• giving back to the community
• supporting people with disability
• making new friends and being social
• gaining skills and work experience
• assisting the transition into paid employment
• engaging in environmental work, and
• being part of a team.

In return for their support we put on regular morning teas, recognise volunteer contributions through monthly awards and we offer discounts to our Good Sammy shops. It is a small token of how incredibly grateful we are for their contribution.

Everyone!

We need help in our stores, warehouse, Containers for Change operations and our administrative team. Whatever your interests and skill level, we’ve got a role for you!

We welcome volunteers of all ages, from 15 years and up.

Did you know many of our employees have family members who volunteer with us regularly? That’s because they have seen first-hand the positive impact of disability employment and strongly believe in the transformative work Good Sammy Enterprises is doing to improve workplaces and society.

If you are considering working with us, volunteering is also a great way to get work experience and learn more about what we do.

• Individuals. Ideally we’d love our volunteers to commit to a minimum of half a day per week on a regular basis. That way you get to know the role, the team and follow through on rewarding tasks and projects. If you are available more than one day per week we’d love that too! Please note; individual volunteers must be able to work independently. If you require a support worker or need guidance when completing tasks, get in touch so we can discuss your options.

• Students. Whether you can dedicate 100 hours for an intensive block of volunteering, or prefer to work on a specific project for 40-50 hours, we have opportunities for you. Even if you can only volunteer once per fortnight or month, there’s a role waiting for you! Please complete the form on this page to express your interest.

Volunteers will have interactions with our employees who are living with disability. A police clearance is required, along with an NDIS Worker Screening Check. Good Sammy Enterprises can facilitate this on your behalf.

• Businesses. We welcome corporate teams of up to 20 people to join us for a day of volunteering. This can also be a great team building exercise! Group sessions are normally offered in our Canning Vale warehouse and corporate teams are not required to provide police clearances or NDIS Worker Screening Checks. Click here for more about corporate volunteer opportunities.

There is always lots to do at Good Sammy Enterprises. We value the specialised skills, energy and enthusiasm of our volunteers. Below are some of the volunteer opportunities available. If you have something else in mind, please get in contact – we’d love to hear your ideas!

• Volunteer Retail Assistant
  We have opportunities available in our 31 stores across WA. Tasks include; sorting donations, organising clothes, working on the register, keeping the store clean and tidy. Each store has a team of staff and volunteers who work together to keep our stores running. Volunteering in the retail stores is a great way to gain work experience, and build your retail skills. Each team is also very lovely and welcoming, so if you’re looking for some community involvement, some new friends, or a reason to get out of the house – this role is perfect for you!
• Volunteer Canteen Assistant
  Our Canning Vale site has a canteen, where the team of staff and volunteers prepare and cook morning tea and lunch for 150+ staff. Some tasks include: cutting and preparing food, serving customers, using the register, cleaning, and pack up. This role is great for anyone wanting to gain hospitality skills, or for anyone wanting more social interaction. Our staff love a chat during their breaks so this role has a lot of face-to-face interaction.

If you would like to know more about volunteering please contact us today!

• Apply today 
• Call: 6372 5506
• In store: Drop in to one of our 31 shops and speak to the Store Manager
• Email: [email protected]

Please note: Due to our obligations under the NDIS and Safeguarding Commission, we require all volunteers to obtain and complete the following prior to volunteering with us. We will assist you to organise this.

• National Police Check (within the past 12 months)
• An approved NDIS Worker Screening Check
• NDIS Worker Orientation Module (online disability awareness training)

Our Volunteer Team will assist you with information to obtain and complete the above, with relevant costs paid for by Good Sammy Enterprises.