- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Thrift Store Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: The Salvation Army of Champaign County
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Background: The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store sells affordable clothing and furniture items. The Family Thrift Store operates Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm, and Saturdays from 9am - 6pm. The Family Thrift Store accepts donations daily. Revenue generated from The Family Thrift Store funds the Social Service programs offered to the residents of Champaign County. The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store relies heavily on community support through volunteerism. Volunteers enable The Salvation Army to better serve the individuals that utilize our services.
Tasks:
- Assist with picking up clothing and other items that have fallen from their displays or have been moved from their intended location by shoppers.
- Assist in warehouse with sorting, hanging, organizing product, as directed by Thrift Store Manager.
- Assist with janitorial duties in to ensure cleanliness in all areas of The Family Thrift Store.
- Maintain positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner that fosters good relationships with program participants, coworkers and supervisors. This includes, but is not limited to, such actions as: conflict resolution; courteous treatment of staff, visitors and program participants; respect of other’s property and person; and communication to and about clients, co-workers and supervisors.
More opportunities with The Salvation Army of Champaign County
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About The Salvation Army of Champaign County
Location:
2212 N. Market Street, Champaign, IL 61822, US
Mission Statement
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
Description
The Salvation Army of Champaign County is dedicated to assisting Champaign County residents by offering social service programs. The Salvation Army Red Shield Center is comprised of The Family Thrift Store and Social Services Department. The Salvation Army Family Thrift Store provides access to affordale clothing and furnitiure items. The Family Thrift Store accepts donations weekly Monday - Saturday. The Social Services Department provides Champaign residents with access to the food panty, utility assistance, supportive services for veteran families, and much more.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2212 N. Market StreetChampaign, IL 61822
DATE POSTED
March 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Housekeeping
- People Skills
- Janitorial Maintenance
- Retail / Sales
- Professional Development
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hour time slots from 9am - 4:30pm
- Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes.