Second Chance Store Volunteer

(Bethesda House, Bowmanville Mail Address, Shelter and Community Outreach Services)

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Position ID: V-OSH0848
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2023
Last Full Update: 19 Oct 2023

Opportunity Details: Second Chance Store Volunteer

Contact Heila Pitter, Volunteer, Store and Donations Manager (Interim), Bethesda House; Phone: 905-697-3700 ext 301; Fax: 905-623-6054; Email: outreachmanager@bethesdahouse.ca
Duties

Assist shoppers purchase new and gently-used womens, mens and childrens clothing * ensure tidiness of store * set up and take down displays * handle cash * sort clothing donations * promote, be able to talk to customers about Bethesda House

More Info Link www.bethesdahouse.ca
Benefits All proceeds from Second Chance benefit Bethesda House’s emergency shelter and outreach programs for women, children, and their pets fleeing gender-based violence and abuse.
Clients Second Chance customers
Ages 14 year(s) and up
Suitable for Highschool Credit Hours Yes
Suitable For Adults (18+) ; Seniors (55+) ; Highschool students ; Post-secondary students ; Men ; Women ; Newcomers / English as a second language ; Groups ; Community Groups ; Workplaces / Corporate Groups ; Court-ordered community service hours
Areas of Interest Customer / Sales Services ; Finance / Cash Handling ; Shelf Stocking / Warehousing / Inventory
Skills/Experience Communication & Interpersonal Skills ; Confidentiality ; Creativity ; Customer Service ; Dependability & Trustworthiness ; Friendly & Outgoing ; Listening Skills ; Patience ; Planning & Organizing ; Positive / Cheerful Demeanor ; Self-Motivated / Work Independently ; Skilled Labour ; Team Work ; Experience is not a prerequisite
Commitment Length Long Term ; Length of commitment is flexible
Interaction Level One-on-one ; Small Group
Minimum Hours 3 / Week
Dates and Times Tuesday: (10 am-4 pm) 
Wednesday: (10 am-4 pm) 
Thursday: (10 am-4 pm) 
Friday: (10 am-4 pm) 
Saturday: (10 am-3 pm) 
 
3 hour shifts each week day, 10 am- 1pm and 1 pm-4 pm * Saturday 10 am-3 pm
Seasons Year Round
Accessibility Partially Accessible - Municipal street parking and street level entrance ; Easy access to elevator ; Dedicated accessible washroom with all features
Location 25 King St. West, Bowmanville, ON, L1C 1R2
Number of Positions Bowmanville 
 
30 individual(s) needed in total.
Training Orientation ; Training is provided ; Training on the job ; Training on-going
Transportation Near public transit
Police Check Required
Additional Requirements Mandatory (MCSS) Vulnerable Sector police check for those 18+ * to apply download application from web site

Agency Details: Bethesda House, Bowmanville Mail Address, Shelter and Community Outreach Services

Office Phone 905-623-6045 ext 206, Administration
Toll Free Phone 1-800-338-3397, 24-hour Support Line
E-Mail frontline@bethesdahouse.ca
Website bethesdahouse.ca
Address & Map
Bowmanville, ON
Canada
 
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Mailing Address PO Box 82 
Bowmanville, ON 
Canada L1C 3K8

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