Thrift Store Supporter

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 | 2:30pm – 6:30pm
Mon : 9:30am – 1:00pm | 1:00pm – 5:00pm | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Tue : 9:30am – 1:00pm | 1:00pm – 5:00pm | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Thu : 9:30am – 1:00pm | 1:00pm – 5:00pm | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Fri : 9:30am – 1:00pm | 1:00pm – 5:00pm | 5:00pm – 7:30pm
Sat : 10:30am – 2:30pm | 2:30pm – 6:30pm
Certificates:
If volunteers complete  100 total volunteer hours , they are eligible for a certificate upon request.

Location:

Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation
#408 – 552 Clarke Road, Coquitlam (Burquitlam Plaza)
Next to Burquitlam Sky Train 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:
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
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 thrift staff

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