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:
Greet customers with kindness and offer 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: 10:30 am – 2:30. pm | 2:00pm – 6:30 pm
Mondays: 1:00. pm – 5:00pm | 4:30. pm – 7:30pm
Tuesdays: 9:30. am – 1:00pm | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursdays: 9:30am – 1:00pmFridays: 9:30am – 1:00pm | 4:30pm – 7:30pm
Saturdays: 2:00pm – 6:30 pm
Minimum of 6 months or 100 total volunteer hours
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 belongingFulfill 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
The store is fairly busy, especially on Sundays and Wednesdays
IMay not be suitable for those with dust allergies
Questions? Contact thriftstaff@lowentropy.org
