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Thrift Store Retail Sales Associate
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Impact Statement
Waterloo Region has one of the highest rates of domestic violence among urban areas in Canada. Help the Domestic Violence Victim’s Alliance (DVVA) support local survivors by raising funds and providing free furniture, clothing, and household essentials through our thrift store, Retail Therapy.
As a registered charity, our mission is to empower survivors to build safe, positive, and independent lives. Volunteers like you make this possible by helping out with day-to-day operations of Retail Therapy.
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Description
* Greet shoppers and provide friendly, helpful customer service
* Answer questions and assist shoppers as needed
* Process cash, debit, and credit transactions
* Price clothing and household items using a price labeler
* Keep the sales floor and storefront clean, organized, and welcoming
* Assist with additional store operations and tasks as needed
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Position Qualifications
Ideal for: An Individual, Student Placement
Age: 14+
Area(s) of Interest: Caring Support, Retail Sales/Donations
Skill(s): Customer Service, Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Communication, Accountability, Empathy, Respect
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Training / Work Condtions
Training Details: Training will be provided in-person and online. No previous retail experience is required.
Working Conditions: Volunteers will be in our thrift store environment, interacting with shoppers, other volunteers and staff. Volunteer tasks are often completed while standing and moving around. Accommodations can also be made for seated work as needed. Frequent breaks are welcome and encouraged. This position can involve some lifting and loading of bags and boxes.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible entrance, Wheelchair accessible washroom, Designated accessible parking space, Support volunteers with special needs, Accessible work space, Support Newcomers
Transportation: On a bus route
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Time Commitment
Duration: 4 - 6 months
Weekday - Daytime, Weekday - Evening, Weekend - Daytime, Weekend - Evening
Volunteers are expected to come in for at least 4 hours per week for a period of 6 months or longer. All shifts will be during our store operating hours:
Weekdays: 9am-7pm
Weekends: 10am-6pm
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http://dvva.ca
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Judi Zienchuk
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(519) 744-3882
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1668 King Street East Kitchener, N2A 1A5
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Kitchener,Township of Wilmot
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