Volunteering with Low Entropy Foundation

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!