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About the Position
Position:
3257 - Thrift Store Volunteer at Journey Thrift
Organization:
Position Address:
The Journey Thrift Store: 24 Nelson Street East, Brampton, Ontario
Location:
Brampton

Goal

Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Journey Thrift, a nonprofit secondhand store in downtown Brampton, is powered by volunteers who help make affordable shopping possible while supporting local families in need. Our non-profit directly supports The Journey Neighbourhood Centre, which serves the Ardglen and Orenda neighbourhoods of Brampton. By accepting and selling gently-used goods, we generate income that contributes directly to the development and implmentation of the services provided by The Journey Neighbourhood Centre

As a volunteer, you’ll gain hands-on experience in retail, customer service, and donation sorting—all while working in a friendly, welcoming environment. Whether you love organizing, meeting new people, or finding hidden gems, there's a place for you on our team!

Flexible shifts available. No experience needed—just a willingness to help!

Sign up today and make a difference!


Description

Journey Thrift has a two different 'roles' available for volunteers and currently has a need in all areas of the store operations:

  • Cashier - Our volunteer cashiers help customers make purchases, welcome customers into our store, maintain our cash desk area, and answer customer inquiries. All cashier training is provided prior to starting at our cash desk. 
  • Backroom Associate - The backroom volunteers help to accept, sort, process, price, and put out donated items. This role varies day-to-day depending on what is received and what needs to be processed. Backroom volunteers should be able to comfortably lift moderately heavy loads (e.g. a garbage bag full of clothes) and be comfortable interacting with members of the public who come to the store with donations. All training will be provided on-site.

At this time Journey Thrift is only accepting applicants who are at least 16 years of age.

PLEASE APPLY NOW for an immediate start to active volunteering. 


Benefits

Volunteering is about meeting new people, learning skills, joining in, and giving back!Journey Thrift welcomes volunteers from all backgrounds and all walks of life.​Joining the volunteers at our non-profit thrift store ​means being part of a team of allies and leaders who are working to make Brampton a better place for everyone!


Qualifications

  • MINIMUM AGE for this volunteering opportunity - 16
  • You're able and prepared to commit to at least one 3-4 hours shift a week for a minimum of 3 months
  • Responsible, reliable, and punctual
  • Able to get to and from Journey Thrift independently
  • Proficient in English
  • Willing to learn thrift store procedures and processes (TRAINING will be provided on-site)
  • Able to lift/move moderately heavy loads (e.g. a garbage bag full of clothing; small furniture items such as side tables, etc.)
  • You're aware of the need for excellent customer service for this volunteer engagement (and you're committed to be courteous and accommodating to everyone who comes into JourneyThrift (our customers, donors, and volunteers)

SCREENING of applicants will be in person, unless advised otherwise. 

After you apply, as a precaution, please monitor your email (incl. 'Junk/Spam' folders) for communications from Journey Thrift and The Journey Neighbourhood Centre.

Min Age: 16
Max Age: 80   
Police Check: Not required   
Resume:Not required   
Driver's Licence: Not required   
Proof of Vaccination: Not required


Time Commitment
This is a Medium Term (4 - 6 months) commitment
Shifts are available on the following days
 - Monday Morning, Tuesday Morning, Tuesday Afternoon, Wednesday Afternoon, Thursday Morning, Thursday Afternoon, Friday Morning, Friday Afternoon, Friday Evening, Saturday Evening

ALL VOLUNTEER SHIFTS are scheduled for the same day and same time each week
Journey Thrift operates Mondays through Thursdays from 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 AM-7:00 PM.

Monday to Thursday

Morning shifts are from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Afternoon shifts are from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Friday and Saturday

Morning shifts are from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM and Afternoon shifts are from 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM and Evening Shifts are from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

We ask that our volunteers take on at least one (1) shift a week and commit to coming each week of their engagement. Thank you!


Training

PROVIDED ON-SITE for each volunteering role.


More Details
Areas of Interest: Customer Service
Accessibility: Not Accessible
Ideal for: Individuals, Newcomers, Older Adults



How to Contact
Send an Email Message
Social Media
http://www.thejourneyneighbourhoodcentre.ca
https://www.facebook.com/thejourneyneighourhoodcentre/


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