About St Vincent Industries

Volunteering at St Vincent Industries is a great way to make a positive impact in the lives of people living with a disability, while also gaining valuable skills and experience. Volunteers can help to support SVi’s important work, ensure that our workers know that they are valued, and that our customers receive the highest quality services possible. Additionally, volunteering at SVi provides a unique opportunity to learn about a truly social enterprise and the ways in which business can be used as a force for good in the community. The duties of an SVi volunteer could include:

• Helping with sorting: Volunteers can help with tasks such as sorting donated clothing from less valuable rag fabric, preparing items of value for resale in a Vinnies Store, and assessing other material for processing into rags.
• Assisting with planning and supervising the all-important extracurricular social and lifestyle events for workers to improve their work-life balance and build social connections.

Volunteering at St Vincent Industries is an incredibly rewarding experience that provides a unique opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of people living with a disability, while also gaining valuable skills and experience. Here are some compelling reasons to consider volunteering at St Vincent Industries:

• Make a difference: By volunteering at St Vincent Industries, you will be supporting an important social enterprise that provides employment opportunities and skills training to people with disabilities. Your efforts will help to ensure that VI’s customers receive the highest quality services possible, while also contributing to the community as a whole.
• Learn new skills: Volunteering at St Vincent Industries provides a great opportunity to learn new skills and gain valuable experience in areas such as support work, rag production, clothing sorting, and retail assistance. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside experienced staff and learn from their expertise.
• Build your resume: Volunteering at St Vincent Industries is a great way to build your resume and gain valuable work experience. This experience can be particularly valuable for those who are just starting out in their careers, or for those who want to demonstrate their social conscience to current and potential employers.
• Meet new people: Volunteering at St Vincent Industries provides a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends. You will have the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers and staff members, and to connect with clients and customers.
• Give back to the community: By volunteering at St Vincent Industries, you will be making a meaningful contribution to the community. Profits generated at St Vincent Industries are used to support the good works of the St Vincent de Paul Society in Tasmania, which provides assistance to people in need across the state.

Overall, volunteering at St Vincent Industries is a great way to give back to the community, while also gaining valuable skills and experience. Whether you are looking to build your resume, meet new people, or make a difference in the lives of others, volunteering at St Vincent Industries is a uniquely rewarding and fulfilling experience. So, why not get involved today and see what you can achieve? To get started, register your interest above and our Volunteer Campaign Coordinator will contact you.