MEDIA RELEASE 8 April 2010
VINNIES TO UNVEIL NEW LOOK CENTRE IN GIRRAWHEEN Following a full refurbishment the St Vincent de Paul Society is pleased to announce the official reopening of the Vinnies Retail Centre, located at Shop 39 Newpark Shopping Centre, Templeton Avenue, Girrawheen on Thursday 15 April at 12noon.
An early March closure enabled Vinnies Girrawheen to receive a well deserved upgrade including painting, new carpet and fixturing and a better layout overall.
The Vinnies Retail Centres operate in an environment of change and the renovations are vital in ensuring that all Centres continue to provide a safe, dignified and friendly environment for volunteers, staff, shoppers and clients.
Vinnies Girrawheen recently welcomed the appointment of Anne Linley as the Volunteer Retail Manager. Anne was previously a volunteer at the Centre for 10 years and happily accepted the new role.
“I was encouraged to take on the position and I enjoy it. It is great to work alongside a wonderful team of volunteers. I have developed many friendships and have met some inspirational people during my time with Vinnies,� Anne says.
Vinnies Retail Centres are well known in the community for providing quality items such as clothing, books and bric-a-brac at affordable prices. The Society welcomes customers to come visit the fresh new look Centre and enjoy the same low prices.
Volunteers are integral to the running of the 43 Vinnies Retail Centres across Western Australia and positions are available at Vinnies Girrawheen for anyone who has spare time on their hands, would like to make a positive contribution to their local community and would enjoy developing their retail skills.
For more information on volunteering with the Vinnies Retail Centres please call the St Vincent de Paul Society on (08) 9475 5400 or visit www.vinnies.org.au.
Media Enquiries: Communications Officer: Lisa Torre (08) 9475 5433 or 0418 595 899
Official Re-opening of Vinnies Girrawheen Media and photographers are invited to attend the official re-opening and blessing of the newly refurbished Vinnies Retail Centre in Girrawheen. Date: Thursday 15 April 2010 Time: 10:00am Morning tea will be served and John Bouffler, Chief Executive Officer will officially re-open the Centre Please RSVP by 12 April 2010 to lisa.torre@svdpwa.org.au