Retail Mission Thrift Store Volunteer

(Mission Thrift Store - Central Region, Oshawa)

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Position ID: V-OSH0690
Last Modified: 22 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 22 Feb 2024

Opportunity Details: Retail Mission Thrift Store Volunteer

Contact Jill, Volunteer Coordinator, Mission Thrift Store Oshawa; Phone: 905-720-2430; Email: volunteer_oshawa@missionthriftstore.com
Duties

Volunteers needed to exercise their expertise in the following areas:

  • receive and sort donations
  • greet and help assist customers 
  • cashier duties
  • electronics/small appliance fixer and tester
  • put together creative, pleasing displays
  • handyman around the building 
  • clean and price items for the following departments:  housewares, books, jewellery, sports, furniture, clothing, shoes, linens, purses and luggage, toys, electronics and high-end collectables/sports memorabelia
More Info Link missionthriftstore.com
Benefits Become a part of our family, save items from the landfill, help those in need in our local community and help people worldwide by raising funds for The Bible League of Canada. Volunteers will also be eligible for a 25% discount after 3 months of volunteering with us.
Ages 14 year(s) - 120 year(s)
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Persons with a hearing impairment ; Persons with a mental disability ; Persons with a physical disability ; Persons with a visual impairment ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Couples ; Groups ; Individuals ; Community Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours
Areas of Interest Donations - Bedding / Linens ; Donations - Books, Hardcover ; Donations - Books, Reference ; Donations - Books, Softcover ; Donations - Children's Toys ; Donations - Clothing, Babies ; Donations - Clothing, Children's ; Donations - Clothing, Men's ; Donations - Clothing, Women's ; Donations - Craft Supplies ; Donations - Furniture, Household ; Donations - Furniture, Office ; Donations - Gift Cards, Clothing ; Donations - Gift Cards, Recreation ; Donations - Magazines ; Donations - Small Household Appliances ; Donations - Sporting Goods ; Donations - Stationery Supplies ; Donations - Toiletries
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Team Work
Commitment Length Short Term ; Long Term (Minimum of 6 months) ; Medium Term (4 months to 1 year) ; Long Term
Interaction Level Solitary ; One-on-one ; Small Group ; Large Group
Minimum Hours 4 / Week
Dates and Times Monday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am - 5 pm) 
Tuesday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am - 5 pm) 
Wednesday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am - 5 pm) 
Thursday: Morning, Afternoon, Evening (9 am - 8 pm) 
Friday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am - 5 pm) 
Saturday: Morning, Afternoon (9 am - 5 pm)
Seasons Spring ; Summer ; Fall ; Winter ; Year Round
Accessibility Partially Accessible ; Designated parking at entrance ; Wheelchair accessible automatic main entrance ; Wheelchair accessible washroom, assistance needed with door
Location 1300 Simcoe St., N., Oshawa, ON L1G 4X4
Number of Positions Bowmanville ; Clarington ; Courtice ; Durham Region ; Oshawa ; Whitby 
 
100 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training is required ; Scheduled training ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Cost N/A
Police Check Not Required
Liability Insurance Available
Start Date On or after 22 Feb 2024

Agency Details: Mission Thrift Store - Central Region, Oshawa

Office Phone 905-720-2430
E-Mail oshawa@missionthriftstore.com
Website missionthriftstore.com/store/oshawa
Address & Map
1300 Simcoe St N
Oshawa, ON
Canada L1G 4X4
 
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Mailing Address 1300 Simcoe St N 
Oshawa, ON 
Canada L1G 4X4

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