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Here you'll find information about a variety of volunteering opportunities available to support the important work of the Low Entropy Foundation.
Take a look around and if you see something that interests you, please fill in our online application form.
We look forward to welcoming you to the team soon!
🌟 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.
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.
Our standard shifts are between 3-4 hours. We ask volunteers to commit to at least one shift per week.
Wednesdays: 1:00pm - 5:00pm | 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Minimum of 6 months or 100 total volunteer hours
Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation
#408 – 552 Clarke Road, Coquitlam (Burquitlam Plaza)
Next to Burquitlam SkyTrain Station and major bus routes.
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
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
Complete our Volunteer Application Form
Wait to be contacted by one of our team members via email
Participate in an interview to discuss mutual fit and understanding of the role
Attend a 4-hour in-person training session to learn the basics of the role and confirm mutual fit
Acceptance & Scheduling: Once training is complete, we’ll confirm your acceptance and weekly volunteer shift
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
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Low Entropy is a charity that is making personal development accessible to all. In doing so, we are providing people with tools to change themselves and their surroundings.