Money raised through Doncare’s opportunity shops fund services to help the most disadvantaged and vulnerable members of the local community.
Doncare‘s op shops are community hubs where people remain connected through volunteerism and our retail volunteers are the program’s greatest asset. If you would like to join the chorus of volunteers you can find more information on how to apply here
Stores are located in Tunstall Square, Mitcham and Templestowe Village. Click here for map locations and opening hours.
Together, we recycle new and pre-loved items, provide opportunities through volunteering to develop work skills, improve language and meet friends, all whilst raising funds to support disadvantaged people in our community.
Our National Volunteer Week function provides an opportunity to thank our op shop volunteers and recognise their contribution to raising funds for the organisation’s suite of services. Read more…
We aim to promote a thriving, positive culture where our volunteers are engaged, dedicated and fulfilled by their work in the op shops. We pride ourselves on transparent communication to create a solid foundation and a shared vision, so remaining authentic to the values that we espouse as an organisation is paramount. A powerful indicator of whether Doncare does this well can be measured by retention of our volunteer workforce. We would like to acknowledge Marlene Knight for 27 years of service and Barbara Toporkiewicz for 21 years. Robert McDonald (17), Lyn Cowley and Ann Wang (15 years), Chris Barry (14), Barbara Britton (12), Peter Gartner, Sonia Gough and Michelina Fronticcia (11 years) and the wonderful Angela Bonato who received her ten-year service certificate. Their dedication is a testament to the fabulous culture in our op shops which also serve as community hubs for people to stay socially connected through volunteerism.
We would like to congratulate Diep Van and Malcolm Ferguson who were presented with the prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award in 2023. We are so inspired by both of you and so proud that you were both recognised by Doncare for your contribution to the op shop program. We would also like to thank Helen Rigopoulous who retired after 26 years and wish her the very best for the future.
Whilst the op shops provide practical support to those in need, the primary focus is raising funds to support Doncare’s programs. Read more in our Annual Reports.
Doncare values and appreciates the generous donations from the public and businesses who donate new and preloved items that we can sell to our customers. Find out more
Doncare programs and services support the community across all life stages, assisting:
- families with babies or young children experiencing parenting difficulties
- low-income families experiencing financial hardship
- isolated elderly residents
- children, youth, and adult counselling
- women and children who have experienced family violence.