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Clothing Volunteer at TROSA Thrift Store
ORGANIZATION: TROSA: Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abuse
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Position Summary
Volunteers working in this position will work alongside TROSA residents at the TROSA Thrift Store. Volunteers will primarily be sorting, cleaning, hanging and pricing clothing. Volunteers may also assist with sales floor merchandising and researching pricing for unusual items.
Duties and Responsibilities
Volunteers will work alongside TROSA residents assigned to the clothing production department at the TROSA Thrift Store.
Donated clothing will be inspected for rips, tears, stains or other imperfections
Some items will clearly be unsellable and will be set aside to sell as rags
Some items may be set aside as a bargain table item
Some items will clearly be of value and should be sorted by color for washing
Some items may be questionable-check with a TROSA resident
Check to see if the item is needed for the TROSA Program. There will be a list of needed items available, or you can always check with the Production Crew Boss if there are any questions about what is needed in the Program.
Wash, dry and hang or fold clothing using our industrial washers and dryers.
Once items are cleaned, they need to be sorted by type of clothing, sized, priced and hung. Once a rack is full, it will be inventoried and brought to the sales floor.
Volunteers with experience and expertise in retail clothing sales may advise residents.
Volunteers may be asked to help hang and arrange merchandise on the sales floor.
Volunteers may be asked to help pull items that have been on the floor for over 8 weeks.
Volunteers may be asked to assist in researching an appropriate price for an item.
Knowledge, Skills and Credentials
This position requires the ability to lift items up to 10 pounds
This position requires the ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
Must be able to work with people of diverse backgrounds
Ability to distinguish between men’s, women’s, juniors, children’s and infant sizes
Experience in retail clothing sales is a plus
More opportunities with TROSA: Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abuse
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About TROSA: Triangle Residential Options for Substance Abuse
Location:
1820 James Street, Durham, NC 27707, US
Mission Statement
TROSA is an innovative, multi-year residential program that empowers people with substance use disorders to be productive, recovering individuals by providing comprehensive treatment, experiential vocational training, education, and continuing care.
Description
TROSA is a comprehensive, long-term, residential substance abuse recovery program located in Durham, North Carolina. Founded in 1994, TROSA is now the largest state licensed residential therapeutic community in North Carolina and is widely respected for its innovative therapeutic and entrepreneurial approach to the pervasive issue of substance abuse.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3500 N Roxboro StDurham, NC 27704
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2020
SKILLS
- Housekeeping
- Organization
- Sewing
- People Skills
- Merchandising
- Retail / Sales
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Min 4 hrs/week for 5 weeks, Max 30 hrs/week
- Application, background check and orientation required