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Populations Served
- Adults
- Seniors
Competencies/Skills
- Adaptability & Resourcefulness
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Social & Civic Responsibility
- Technological Literacy
Opportunity last updated: May 26th
Toy Department Volunteer
Suitable for Community Service/Fine Options- Suitable for Families
- Suitable for Groups
- Suitable for Seniors
- Suitable for Support Staff with Client
- Suitable for Youth
Our shop sells quality, repaired/cleaned and tested donated items at reasonable prices to raise funds to contribute to local community service projects as well as the work of global partners for relief, development and peace.
This opportunity is also suitable for:
- individuals who cannot stand for too long.
- individuals who are intermediate in English.
Volunteer Duties
- Sort through donated toy items by checking for condition, cleaning, testing battery operated toys and pricing according to price guideline.
- May need to look up an item on goggle to determine value if unique.
- Take toys ready for sale out to retail floor and place in toy area in an organized manner.
- May need to organize and tidy toy area on retail floor.
Age Requirements
16 years old or above
Other Requirements
- There is a dress code (business casual). We strive to create and promote a friendly, positive and inclusive experience for all customers, donors and volunteers.
- We are on a bus route, and volunteers take breaks as needed in the lunchroom where coffee, tea, iced tea and snacks are available.
Schedule
Fridays for 3–4 hours (between 9:30am and 4:30pm)
Time Commitment
Continuing commitment
Type of Opportunity
Behind the Scenes
Application Type
Advanced
Other Opportunities with MCC Lethbridge Thrift Shop
Our shop sells quality, repaired/cleaned and tested donated items at reasonable prices to raise funds to contribute to local community service projects as well as the work of global partners for relief, development and peace.
We are on a bus route.
This opportunity is also suitable for:
- individuals who are intermediate in English.
Our shop sells quality, repaired/cleaned and tested donated items at reasonable prices to raise funds to contribute to local community service projects as well as the work of global partners for relief, development and peace.
Training is provided by our retail store manager on the cash register and customer service.
We provide a letter of reference once you have contributed 60 or more hours of volunteer time.
The thrift shop is accessible by bus and volunteers have a 15 – 20 minute break each shift.
Our shop sells quality, repaired/cleaned and tested donated items at reasonable prices to raise funds to contribute to local community service projects as well as the work of global partners for relief, development and peace.
Thanks for your interest in this volunteer position!
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Volunteers can sign up for up to 3 continuing commitment opportunities for immediate referrals. If you signed up for more than 3, a Volunteer Lethbridge staff member will connect with you before making new referrals.