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Neighbors' Clothes Closet Thrift Store has a dual purpose: proceeds from sales provide funding for Neighbors, Inc.’s emergency and supportive services, like the food shelf, transportation and holiday programs. In addition, clients can receive free certificates to shop in the store for needed clothing or household items. All of this is made possible with the help of our volunteers.
Key Activities
Processing Donated items
Provide customers service by greeting customers, answering questions and assisting customers with finding items when necessary. Cashiers will ring up sales, count money and provide change
Organize, clean and straighten racks and the sales floor. Help to create a beautiful space where customers can shop with dignity and joy
Qualifications
Must be at least 14 years-old. Cashiers must be at least 18
A positive attitude and a sense of teamwork
A willingness to work hard-to leave the store and Neighbors better than you found it
Strong visual presentation skills and/or comfort in helping customers
Non-English language skills helpful but not necessary
Times:
Volunteer opportunities exist Monday - Friday from 9:00 - 4:00 in three hour shifts.
The store is open to the public on M, W, F from 10:00 - 3:00
222 Grand Avenue West, South St. Paul, MN 55075, US
Mission Statement
With the help of its volunteers, Neighbors, Inc. will strive to reduce poverty, promote self sufficiency, and build community.
Description
Since 1972, Neighbors, Inc. has ensured that all people in the northern Dakota County live hopeful, independent and self-sufficient lives. Volunteers serve their neighbors in need through programs such as a food shelf, Clothes Closet thrift store, transportation for seniors and people with disabilities, holiday assistance, and much more. At Neighbors, all donations and volunteer service directly supports the local community.
Neighbors was awarded Blue Ribbon Certification from the national Points of Light Foundation for its excellence of its volunteer program. Neighbors was named in the top 1% nationally of more than 330 organizations.
