By Emily-Rose Toohey
Warwick’s Wattle-Doo store sells a variety of homemade items and the volunteer-based team are in need of some new members.
Volunteer Carmel McQueen has been working at Wattle-Doo for close to 20 years and she said that the role requires tidying up and being pleasant to customers.
“If you’re interested, come in and speak to one of the ladies that are here,” Carmel said.
Similarly, volunteer Linda Petty said the volunteer’s role would require helping with the day-to-day running of the shop.
“There’s also a social aspect where you can meet new people,” Linda said.
Wattle-Doo sells predominantly hand and homemade items, which Carmel said includes food, jewellery, beanies, jumpers, scarves, baby items, and paintings.
“We accept people’s work that they bring in and we sell it on commission – they do the work, we sell it for them,” she said.
“Our commission goes to insurance, electricity, phone bill – the works.”
The currently small group runs the store which is open from 8.30am each morning until 2.00pm, unless they are busy and will stay open longer.
“Since Covid, it’s a different world,” Carmel said.
“We used to be flat out all the time but now we have days where it’s not so good – new volunteers can even do half days if they’d like.”
Interested potential volunteers can go meet the Wattle-Doo team at their Town Hall location (72 Palmerin Street) or contact 0409 275 808.
