Retail Assistant
Mission Thrift Store Orleans
Volunteer Types: Retail
Organization types: Professional Associations
Long term (6 months to a year)
Application Deadline: November 29, 2023
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Description

BFM Foundation (Canada) is a national Christian organization with over 50 Mission Thrift Stores across Canada. The net revenue from all Mission Thrift Stores is devoted to the Joint Ministry of BFM Foundation (Canada) and Bible League Canada. These funds are used to establish adult literacy programs, provide church planter training, children’s ministry programs, and distribute Bibles in many places around the world. The stores are operated primarily by dedicated volunteers.

Mission Thrift Store Orleans is currently seeking an individual who understand and support the vision and purpose of BFM Foundation (Canada).
The Retail Assistant will report to and assist the Store Manager.

Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
· Experience working with volunteers
· Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
· Ability be on your feet for extended periods and lift items
· Excellent verbal communication skills
· Professionalism and respect
· Displays a high level of trustworthiness and integrity
· Proven ability to show initiative and leadership

Experience:
Experience in a retail setting; experience with non-profit/voluntary sector would also be considered an asset.

How will this opportunity benefit the volunteer?
Gain experience in the retail industry and give back to the community as well as across the world.
How will the organization benefit?
Improve the experience for customers to shop in our store and for all our great volunteers a sense of community and well being so that the local community and global communities benefit from our efforts.
Volunteer location:
1777 Tenth Line Rd Orleans, On

Contact

Dylan Armstrong
@Mission Thrift Store Orleans
613-838-7333
Time it will take to contact applicants:
​1-week

Details

This position would be great for: Adults, Families, Groups, Newcomers to Canada, Person with a disability or medical condition, Seniors (65+)
Number of Positions Available: 3
Good for people interested in: Retail
You will be helping with: Athletes, Children (0-10 years), Disadvantaged, First Nations, Métis, Inuit, Indigenous persons, Homeless, LGBTQI2+, Men, Persons new to Canada, Seniors, Women, Youth (11-15 years), Youth (16-18 years), Youth (19-24 years)

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