Teen Volunteer Opportunity at Hopes Closet

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Hope’s Closet is a thrift store owned and operated by New Life Center. It serves two important purposes crucial to our work with domestic violence survivors. First, every child and adult seeking refuge at New Life Center’s emergency shelter has access to all the clothing and furnishings offered at the store completely free of charge. This is to ensure families’ basic needs are met while they are residing in shelter and upon their exit from our facility. Second, all proceeds from Hope's Closet are used to support New Life Center's shelter operations.

The Volunteer Clerk shall, under the supervision of the Manager, perform all duties assigned to him/her to ensure the daily smooth operation of the thrift store. This is a working, hands-on position and the Clerk will actively participate in the day to day operations of the thrift store.

Essential Functions:

• Assist the Manager of the thrift store as necessary in the daily operation of the thrift store.

• Assist customers as necessary in selection and purchase of items.
• Report problems / emergencies to the Manager, or in the Manager’s absence to the Lead Store Attendant. If the Lead Store Attendant is also unavailable, report to the Volunteer Coordinator
• Assist customers donating items.
• Ensure clothing racks or shelves are well stocked with quality used clothing or home goods.
• Ensure that furniture is displayed in an eye-pleasing fashion and that the overall appearance of the thrift store is appealing, neat, and clean.
• Under direction of the Manager or Lead Store Attendant, maintain the cleanliness of the store
• Receive customer complaints and refer to the Manager or Lead Store Attendant, if the Manager is not available.
• Ability to lift 30 to 60 lbs regularly (a plus, but not a must)