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   About the Position

Impact Statement
Our amazing volunteers are what make us possible! Help survivors receive clothing, furniture, and financial support so they can return to a safe and stable life.

Description
Our store, Retail Therapy, is how we fund the Domestic Violence Victim’s Alliance. We need support in all areas of store operation. This volunteer position is ideal for anyone who has worked in retail, loves retail and/or frequents thrift stores. That said, there is absolutely zero retail experience required for this position.

This position can include cashier (checking out customers at our front counter), customer service (helping customers shop and find items they are looking for), organizing and tidying the store, restocking shelves, receiving new donations, sorting and pricing donations, and other thrift store tasks.


Position Qualifications

Ideal for: An Individual
Age: 16+

Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Retail Sales/Donations

Skill(s): Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Accountability, Empathy, Respect


Training / Work Condtions

Training Details: Training will be provided.
Working Conditions: This position requires a volunteer to be on their feet and moving around for most of the time. Frequent breaks are welcome and encouraged. This position can involve some lifting and loading of bags and boxes onto dollies and trolleys. This position requires interacting with other volunteers and shoppers.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route


Time Commitment

Duration: 4 - 6 months
Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime
We ask for a minimum of two hours per week, up to as many hours as you want. Volunteers can be scheduled regularly or on a week-by-week basis. Most volunteer hours are scheduled during open hours and Tuesday afternoons.

Hours of Operation
Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed, but open to volunteers for donation processing
Wednesday: 11 AM to 7 PM
Thursday: 11 AM to 7 PM
Friday: 11 AM to 7 PM
Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM

   Contact Information
http://dvva.ca
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Amanda Kroetsch
519-744-3882
150 Victoria St. S. Kitchener, N2G 2B5
Kitchener

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Kitchener ON N2G 2N7

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