The Salvation Army Employer Reviews

I only worked part time as a cashier. I learned how to listen to other peoples problems. The management there were very serious people as far as the work was concerned. My co-workers were very easy to work with. The hardest part about that job is having to hear about someone's hardship. It was the greatest job ever.

I have worked in retail for 25 years and the Salvos Australia are terrible to work for, the job is fantastic and I love it but no matter how hard you work for the benefit of the Company you get no respect and are even belittled when you do a great job. I have been asked my a Manager how can I be so nice to every customer - it seems like a crime. The – more... Managers have no experience as retail Managers and it shows. If the community knew how they treat the employees they would be shock- As a casual for 3 years it does not matter how hard you work, how available you make your self or how good you are with the customers - when a PART TIME SECURE role comes around and you ask to apply for it you are met with Ummms and Ahhhs followed by Intimidation by an Area Manager who explains that they need to do staff movements to cover the position which is a complete LIE, then they also try to pick your faults to get around giving you a job, no warning just a SQUASH DOWN of lies to get you to back down.......The jobs are not advertised and husshed up and the Manager employ favorites which include staff members from where they worked last or ex Managers from Interstate who pop up for a Casual job, I have seen it over and over.....They are the most UNCARING employer I have worked for in 25 years and are supposed to be a helping Company but they refuse to help dedicated staff who try to make a diff and also have excellent experience. At one store a petition was raised in order to get rid of a Manager and they allowed it - surely that is offensive – less

terrible working enviornment. owners extremely rude and disrespectful to employees. no consideration for others feelings. customers have even commented on the displeasure of shopping in this location due to poor management and ownership behavior.

I would get 12 ladies ready for work and class. That I was a great problem solver. I have great skills to find resources. Loved working one on one with people also in a group settings. The hardest part of the job was telling a client they had to leave the program. I enjoyed watching these men and women complete this six month program and knowing I played – more... a part in there success and they had truly changed there lives. – less

My typical day starts at 5:00pm and ends around 11:00pm. I have learned many different things while working here and the people I work for are amazing and my co-workers are great.

My typical day at work would be securiting the facility and watching over the women,keeping them from smoking in the bathroom and in the dorm room area and keeping them from fighting. I learned that everyone that comes into the shelter has a different sitution and that I has to adjust to each and everyone of them. The management was good as far as keeping – more... everyone safe. My co-workers was great to work with. The hardest part of the job was when the cleints would try and fight you and you can't hit them back, or when they would break the rules and you had to report them to the house manager. The most enjoyable part of the job was going home after my shift was over. – less

great people. bad money. Loves Jesus. food every time. many opportunities.

Very hard working place. Good with the community, people. Always willing to help out others.

As you get ready for work it's very important to dress for the weather as it sometimes gets really cold at night. I learned that a smile can change a persons mood completely. The hardest part about the job was never stop ringing the bell during cold windy nights. The most enjoyable part of the job was seeing the smiles on peoples faces as they put a – more... donation into the kettle. – less

A very enjoyable company to work for, gave structure to childern of all ages grade school through high school, great programs, for young and old, offered assistance to peoples daily needs, food, clothing or transpotation assistance, i was privaged to screen public assistance, and to manage the gym, weight room and open court, booking commuity and fire – more... department games. – less

It is a very productive and fun workplace i myself hade very good times there lovely family store and very good bussines.

I adored working here. Co-workers were like family. Great discounts and clothes and customers became friends.
Duties included tagging and pricing clothes, fixing displays and organizing donations.

A typical day at work consisted of sorting and placing items on the sales floor of a thrift store. Prep store for opening,closing, completing daily sales report and handling and preparing cash for bank deposits.

Cover-ups are the biggest part of this company. 4 out of every 5 employees pocket whatever they will from the company and management is aware – more... but engage in such activities with the employees.

The hardest part of the a job with this company is trying to remain honest and maintain a position with them. If you are not a team player, then you must be dealt with.

The most enjoyable part of the job is customer satisfaction. At the end of the day, knowing that you have helped someone leaves you with a good sense of accomplishment. – less

Over worked and under paid staff. The work load is stressful and the environment is not supportive. Moral is low, all of what needs to be done is not often done because of the lack of financial support. The most enjoyable part was helping people who truly appreciated all that you could do for them. Communication is not at all where it should be. Greatest – more... improvement would be paying staff what they are worth, sticking to responsibilities listed in job description, stronger communication, straight forward addressing of issues. – less

i had a blashed there it paid every 2 weeks i didnt like that i loved working with the people

Typical day included preparing plates to serve to the homeless and then took their plates to them, sometimes taking special requests (such as if they did not want something on their plate). Learned to work with all types of people. Management was clean and easy to work with. There was no hard part to this job, most enjoyable was being able to help people – more... who were in need – less

I ENJOYED WORKING FOR THE ORGANIZAGION......I HAD VARY OF CONVERSATION WITH THE PASSING PUBLIC...LEARNED ALOT

normal day was standing around ringing the bell greeting people it was a fun exsperience

A typical day at work would be very productive, feeling a sense of acievement. I liked working with all my co-workers and would do it all over again if I had the chance. The hardest part of the job was taking critism from the city and dealing with cental valley order control.

A typical day at work for me would be fast paste and full of energy.
You learn everyday how to be steady with the customers.
Our management is firm and sturdy.
I get along perfectly with my co-workers, like family.
Work is only hard when you're tired.
The best part of my job is when we all come together and work as a team. Which is everyday.