Burquitlam Thrift Store Supporter
Thrift & Fund Store Supporter
We are looking for enthusiastic and friendly volunteers to support us in person to operate our thrift store. You will perform a wide range of duties from customer service to sorting donations and organizing the store.
Weekly Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to a minimum of one shift per week. Shifts are usually about 4 hours in length.
Position Commitment: We ask volunteers to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months or 100 volunteer hours.
Location: Burquitlam Plaza #408 - 552 Clarke Road Coquitlam
SHIFTS AVAILABLE:
- Monday 9am-1pm
- Tuesday 1pm-5pm, 5-8:30pm
- Wednesday 1pm-5pm
- Thursday 5pm-8:30pm
Responsibilities:
- Providing customer service
- Greeting customers when they arrive and support them
- Process payments via cash or our square terminal
- Receiving and sorting donations
- Checking merchandise for quality and condition
- Organizing, merchandising, and hanging clothing
- Taking pictures and pricing clothes and items
- Support us with the promotion of the store and encourage donations
How Volunteering Can Help You:
- By making a difference in your community
- Meeting new people and making new friends
- Self-growth and boosting confidence
- Practicing and learning new skills
- Making you feel appreciated and needed
- Hands-on experience
- Networking
- Gain your volunteer hours for school
- Build your resume
- Connect to the community
Accessibility Notes:
- One-level, ground floor (no stairs)
- Next to Burquitlam skytrain station and bus loop
- Lifting expectation usual: 5kg, max: 20kg
- Fairly busy store (busiest days: Sun and Wed)
- Music playing in store, light level is medium
- We have volunteers with a range of abilities, if unsure contact us and we'd be happy to discuss!