Threads of Hope (Sanford) Team - Linen Donations Helper

Related Program: Threads of Hope Thrift Store (Sanford)

Shaw's Plaza
(Center for Shopping)
1364 Main Street

Sanford, ME

Type(s) of Volunteer(s) Needed: Individuals, or Family or friend's Teams - like moms/dads/grandparents, & grandchildren teams can help

Position Description: Volunteers serving as Threads of Hope Team - Linens Donations Helper will help to sort the linen donations, fold sheets and blankets, and help to display, or store them. They will help to keep things tidy on the sales floor, and in the staff areas as well,  and assist with other tasks as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sort Linens & Blankets, check for stains, rips, etc;
• Folding sheets & blankets
• Pricing items - with a price sheet as a guide
• Putting product out for display, or to store
• Must be able to hang items and to fold.
• other tasks as assigned, if you wish to help

Impact of Opportunity: Threads of Hope Team Members play a key role in supporting the daily operations of the Threads of Hope Thrift Store in Sanford. The store is a program of Catholic Charities Maine with the mission of providing its customers with affordable clothing and other goods while also raising money to support other agency programs which help the people of Maine.

Qualifications & Skills Required:

• Positive attitude and friendly personal manner when interacting with customers, other volunteers, and staff members
• Ability to follow directions and work independently or with another team member volunteer
• Ability to use hands to hang items, fold large items neatly, and keep our housewares linen's area tidy and nice
• Commit to serve for at least 1 to 4 hours per session of volunteering

Training Offered: Catholic Charities Maine Volunteer Orientation & specific training on how to help do the linen's processing

Time Commitment/Schedule: We are looking for volunteers that can help 1, 2, 3, or 4 hours a week consistently - hours are flexible and so are the days you pick to come in. Would be nice to have a regular schedule so that staff can expect you, but not necessary - as long as 1 visit a week. 

Benefits:

• Gain behind-the-scenes experience serving in a positive retail environment in the local community
• Store discount
• Know that you are helping others with this important ministry - Threads of Hope

Program Contact: Shana King, Manager, [email protected], (207) 324-2149 or Volunteer Services at [email protected]

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