About
Duties:
- Accept donations, write customers a tax receipt upon request
- Answer phone calls and assist walk in customers
- Record sales transactions and receive payment (cash, credit card, check)
- Staff front desk, stock shelves
- Tidy up store when needed (Light cleaning, rearrange books, etc)
We have two used bookstore locations. One is a free standing store on Golden Springs Drive, and the other is inside the Diamond Bar Library. Depending on the day, hours for the Golden Springs store vary between 10 AM to 7 PM Monday through Saturday, and hours for the Library store vary between 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday. Shifts run from 3 to 4 hours, and we request that volunteers opt for weekly or biweekly shifts.
This is a great opportunity to meet new people, and is perfect for college students, recent grads, senior citizens, part-time workers, stay at home parents, and freelancers. And, rewarding for anyone who loves reading and books!
Other benefits:
- Gain thrift store retail experience to put on your resume
- Learn skills such as customer service, problem solving, and conflict resolution
- Help promote literacy in the local community
- Work independently or as part of a team
- Make new friends
Skills
- Literacy / Reading
- People Skills
- Fundraising
- Merchandising
- Retail / Sales
- Community Outreach
Good Match For
Teens People 55+
Requirements & Commitment
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 6-8 hours a month