Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank & Skills Development Centre (Great Things in Store – Thrift Store Positions)

Organization Name: Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank & Skills Development Centre
Opportunity Title: Great Things in Store – Thrift Store Positions
Category: Social and Community Service
Commitment: Ongoing Opportunity (> 1 year)
Start Date: April 26, 2015
End Date: April 29, 2096

Email: volunteer@parkerstreet.org
Website: http://www.parkerstreet.org
Details:

• Background/police check required
• Appropriate for volunteers aged between 18 and 55
• Appropriate for volunteers aged 55 and over
• Family-oriented volunteering

Opportunity Description:

GREAT THINGS IN STORE THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Gain valuable experience helping out in one of Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank’s thrift stores. Our stores, called Great Things in Store, are located on Almon Street in Halifax and Woodlawn Road in Dartmouth. Great opportunity to add to your resume or if you just want to give back to your community by volunteering. Call our operations manager Kevin McKay at (902) 499-0001 or email kevin.mckay@parkerstreet.org These stores offer a wide range of merchandise that have been donated. Items include clothing, antiques, small household appliances and furniture. Our objective is to offer a wide range of products in the moderate price range – good quality at prices people can afford. Please visit both locations where you will find great buys and friendly service. All proceeds from sales go back towards funding our operations at Parker Street. * (Items sold in our stores do not impact the furniture bank inventory) Locations and Hours of Operation: 6108 Almon Street, Halifax Sunday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Closed on Saturday Woodlawn Road, Dartmouth Sunday 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday thru Thursday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Here are some of the roles in our Thrift Stores: Sorting & Recycling Tagging Display Cashiering Customer Assistance Stocking and Hanging Social Media (posting on Facebook and Twitter) If you want to give of your time and make a real difference in your community, consider lending a hand at one of our stores today! Call Kevin 499-0001