🌟 Volunteer at Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation 🌟

Role: Thrift Store Volunteer

Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about community connection? Join our welcoming team at Thrift & Fund, a social impact thrift store supporting programs through the Low Entropy Foundation. Our volunteers are the heart of our store—you’ll help create a warm and inclusive space while building valuable experience in a dynamic, community-focused environment.

🛍️ What You’ll Be Doing:

As a volunteer, you'll support day-to-day operations and help create a positive, respectful experience for everyone in our store. Tasks include:

• Greeting customers with kindness and offering assistance

• Providing positive, respectful interactions with customers, staff, and fellow volunteers

• Receiving, sorting, and inspecting donations

• Merchandising, tagging, and pricing items

• Organizing and hanging clothing

• Promoting the store and encouraging donations

👉 Optional: Interested in cashiering? We offer cashier training for volunteers who are comfortable with processing payments. Only trained volunteers will be assigned to the till.

📅 Shifts Available:

Our standard shifts are between 3-4 hours. We ask volunteers to commit to at least one shift per week.

• Sundays: 10:30am – 2:30pm | 2:00pm – 6:30pm

• Mondays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm | 4:30pm – 7:30pm

• Tuesdays: 9:30am – 1:00pm | 1:00pm – 5:00pm

• Thursdays: 9:30am – 1:00pm

• Fridays: 9:30am – 1:00pm | 4:30pm – 7:30pm

• Saturdays: 2:00pm – 6:30pm

⏳ Commitment:

• Minimum of 6 months or 100 total volunteer hours

📍 Location:

Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation
#408 – 552 Clarke Road, Coquitlam (Burquitlam Plaza)
Next to Burquitlam SkyTrain Station and major bus routes.

💬 What We’re Looking For:

• Friendly, respectful, and reliable individuals

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Comfortable engaging with diverse community members

• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• A desire to give back and make a difference

💡 Why Volunteer With Us?

• Make a positive impact in your community

• Gain hands-on retail and customer service experience

• Meet new people and feel a sense of belonging

• Fulfill volunteer hours for school or programs

• Add experience to your resume and job references

• Be part of a values-based, purpose-driven organization

👣 How to Become a Volunteer:

1. Complete our Volunteer Application Form

2. Wait to be contacted by one of our team members via email

3. Participate in an interview to discuss mutual fit and understanding of the role

4. Attend a 4-hour in-person training session to learn the basics of the role and confirm mutual fit

5. Acceptance & Scheduling: Once training is complete, we’ll confirm your acceptance and weekly volunteer shift

Accessibility & Inclusion Notes:

• Ground-level storefront (no stairs)

• Medium lighting and background music

• Typical lifting: up to 5kg; maximum occasionally up to 20kg

• Store is fairly busy, especially Sundays and Wednesdays

• May not be suitable for those with dust allergies
  
  
• Questions? Contact thriftstaff@lowentropy.org

Volunteer Opportunity: Thrift Store Transport Volunteer

Are you looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Do you have a vehicle (SUV or larger) and a valid driver’s license? Join our team as a Thrift Store Transport Volunteer at Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation!

Role Overview

As a Transport Volunteer, you will play a key role in helping our thrift store operate efficiently by transporting unsellable items to a designated location 15-20 minutes away. Your support ensures that our store remains organized and that all items are redirected responsibly.

Responsibilities

• Arrive at the store on a weekly basis: either Friday mornings or Saturday mornings.

• Check in with staff to confirm which items need transport.

• Load items into your vehicle from the back door of the store.

• Drive items to the designated location and unload them as needed.
  
  

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license
  

• Access to a vehicle (SUV or larger) for transporting items

• Ability to lift and carry moderately heavy items

• Punctual and reliable
  
  

Benefits

• Support a non-profit that helps empower the community

• Gain volunteer experience and give back in a hands-on way

• Be part of a friendly and welcoming team
  
  

📍 Location: Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation, #408 552 Clarke Rd, Coquitlam

If you’re interested in this role, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and help make a difference in your community.

Support Our Community Events by Gathering Local Goodness!

Low Entropy Foundation is looking for a passionate and outgoing In-Kind Donations Volunteer to help secure items that make our events extra special! You’ll play a key role in reaching out to local businesses to request donations of goods or services — from coffee for a community gathering to door prizes or raffle items for a fundraiser.

What You’ll Do:

• Reach out to local businesses (by phone, email, or in-person) to request in-kind donations such as:

  • Coffee or treats for an upcoming event

  • Gift cards, products, or tickets for fundraising raffles or door prizes

  • Supplies that support our community programming

• Build and maintain positive relationships with local partners

• Track outreach efforts and confirmed donations

• Represent Low Entropy with warmth and professionalism
  
  

You Are:

• Friendly, confident, and comfortable initiating conversations

• Organized and dependable

• Passionate about community connection and helping others

• Able to volunteer independently with light guidance
  
  

Time Commitment:
Flexible — most outreach can be done remotely and on your own schedule

Perks of Volunteering:

• Help bring our events and programs to life in a tangible way

• Gain experience in outreach, communication, and nonprofit collaboration

• Receive a reference letter upon completion of your volunteer term

• Feel proud knowing you’re creating positive community impact

Graphic Design Volunteer – Blog & Social Media
Location: Remote | Commitment: Approx. 1–2 hours/week

Are you passionate about visual storytelling and have an eye for design? The Low Entropy Foundation is looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Design Volunteer to support our weekly blog and social media presence.

About the Role:
As our Graphic Design Volunteer, you’ll help bring our stories and impact to life through engaging visual content. Each week, you’ll:

• Design a unique graphic for three blog posts (published every Friday)

• Create a title graphic for our carousel posts on social media

• Ensure all graphics align with our brand style and messaging

• Collaborate with our Communications team for content direction

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong experience using Canva

• A good eye for layout, color, and typography

• Familiarity with social media design trends

• Ability to meet consistent weekly deadlines

• Interest in community-focused, purpose-driven work

What You’ll Gain:

• Hands-on experience designing for a nonprofit brand

• A growing portfolio of work and a reference letter upon request

• A remote, flexible opportunity to make a real impact

• A creative outlet that supports meaningful community change

Sound like a fit? Apply now to help us turn our content into powerful visuals that connect and inspire.