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!