Working in the local supermarket or store can give you many Retail / Customer Service skills.

Here are some written examples for your resume or letter of application:

Some…

Through volunteer work at my football canteen, I have some experience handling money, serving customers, stocking shelves/fridges/pie warmers and tidying up afterwards.
Through work experience in a local dress shop, I had the opportunity to see how the fashion retail industry works. During my week I was able to select attire and dress mannequins, vacuum premises, assist customers, gift wrap items and run errands.
Through fundraising for SRC, I organised a (number of) chocolate and pie drive(s). I have some experience in ordering goods, organising sellers, distributing goods, collecting monies and banking profit. The pie drive was particularly successful, raising over $_____ for our nominated charity ______________.
Through VCAL Industry and Enterprise class we designed, made and marketed coat racks. The racks were made from Redgum slabs and old railway nails. My role was to secure orders and deposits from customers and to deliver the product when ready.

MANY….

For example, you may work part-time at the local supermarket

Excellent money handling skills with the ability to balance the till accurately.
Able to identify customers needs
Able to quickly and efficiently stock/front shelves
Can be relied upon to be punctual
Able to clean, sort and tidy premises with a cheerful manner.
Able to follow instructions accurately.
Able to work in a team to complete tasks, and can also be trusted to get a job done on my own.
Able to communicate effectively with different age groups.
Customers regularly comment onÃÂ my friendly manner and bubbly personality.

Can you think of anything else?