Volunteer at Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation
Role: Thrift Store Volunteer
Are you friendly, reliable, and passionate about community connection? Join our welcoming team at Thrift & Fund, a social impact thrift store supporting programs through the Low Entropy Foundation. Our volunteers are the heart of our store—you’ll help create a warm and inclusive space while building valuable experience in a dynamic, community-focused environment.
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:
We ask volunteers to commit to at least one shift per week.
Standard shift times are:
- Weekdays (Mon - Fri): 9:30am - 1:00pm; 1:00pm - 5:00pm; 5:00pm - 7:30pm
- Weekends (Sat - Sun): 10:30am - 2:30pm; 2:00pm - 6:30pm
Please note that not all of these shifts are currently available.
We are currently seeking volunteers available during weekdays from 9:30am - 1:00pm and 1:00pm - 5:00pm.
⏳ Commitment:
Minimum of 6 months or 100 total volunteer hours
Location:
Thrift & Fund by Low Entropy Foundation
#408 – 552 Clarke Road, Coquitlam (Burquitlam Plaza)
Next to Burquitlam SkyTrain Station and major bus routes.
What We’re Looking For:
Minimum Age to Volunteer: 15 years old
- Are you between 15–24? You may also be eligible for our Thrift & Thrive youth internship program! This program offers extra leadership workshops, mentorship, and a certificate of completion. Learn more here.
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
- Able to focus for at least 30 minutes at a time
- Able to follow verbal instructions
- Able to volunteer in a retail store environment with minimal to medium one-on-one support
- Able to engage safely and respectfully with customers, staff, and peers
Have a desire to give back and make a difference
This may not be a fit if...
- Constant one-one-one support is needed to volunteer
- Unable to safety engage in a customer-facing retail environment
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:
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 thriftstaff@lowentropy.org
