Volunteer With Us
SHARE is fortunate to have an incredible team of volunteers, and the programming and services we offer to the community would not be possible without their hard work and consistent support.
Benefits of volunteering with SHARE:
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Working with a supportive team to support the Okanagan community
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Flexible hours (specific hours dependent on position)
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Variety of roles available
If you would like to work with us, please check out the current roles we are recruiting for below.
Current Volunteer Opportunties
We are actively recruiting for the following volunteer positions. If you are interested in any of them, please email Heather at sharesocietyheather@gmail.com citing the name of the volunteer position you're interested in as the subject area of the email.
Merchandiser
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Visual Merchandising: Design and maintain eye-catching displays for accessories, hard goods and other merchandise using color, style, size and seasonality.
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Product Placement: Ensure merchandise is properly arranged by category, size and price to enhance customer experience and ease shopping.
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Stock Rotation: Rotate merchandise regularly to keep the sales floor fresh and ensure older items are moved effectively
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Department organization: Maintain net, organized racks, shelves and tables throughout the store.
What makes this role unique is to work with the constantly changing one-of-a-kind merchandise and an opportunity to be creative while supporting a community-focused mission.
Boutique and Jewelry Counter Associate
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Operate and monitor the jewelry counter, including unlocking cases and assisting with purchases.
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Display and organize jewelry, handbags, accessories, and boutique merchandise.
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Inspect donated items for quality, damage, or missing pieces.
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Maintain cleanliness and visual appeal of the jewelry and boutique area.
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Assist customers with basic product information and if you don’t know get a staff member to assist.
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Communicate with cashier to complete sales smoothly
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Support store goals by keeping displays full, fresh, and inviting.
What makes this role unique is to work with one-of-a-kind donated jewelry and boutique items.
Also, to provide a boutique-style shopping experience in a thrift store setting. To blend customer service, merchandising, and responsibility. Help customers discover special finds at affordable prices while supporting our community mission.
Christmas in July at our RE:UP Studio
Join us for a fun month of Christmas in July at the RE:UP Studio. We're looking for helping hands to work on sewing and upcycling projects, connect with fellow makers, and support our community initiatives.
Whether you're an experienced sewist or just eager to learn, there's a project for everyone. Bring your creativity, enjoy some holliday-in-summer cheer, and help us turn donated materials into something special.
Sewing Projects
Upcycling
Community-focused creations
Refreshments and good company.
Come sew, create, and celebrate Christmas in July with us!
Dates available Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10-4
Community sewing and volunteer events are a popular way to bring people together while creating useful items and learning new skills.