Volunteer: Thrift Store Volunteer - Laguna Niguel

Volunteermatch; Laguna Niguel (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant community at the Upscale Resale Thrift Store, where your volunteering efforts will directly support the mission of ending hunger and homelessness in Orange County. This role offers a chance to engage with others while sorting donations, stocking shelves, and assisting customers. Ideal for those who enjoy a fun, collaborative environment, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while gaining valuable experience. Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to the scene, your contributions will help provide essential services to those in need. Embrace the chance to give back and be part of a compassionate team dedicated to uplifting the community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to commit to one shift per week.
• Background check required if training to be a cashier.

Responsibilities

• Help with sorting donations, stocking shelves, and cashiering.
• Assist customers while shopping and create displays.

Skills

Organization

People Skills

Job description

If you're looking for a fun environment to volunteer in and a way to help others, then volunteering at the Upscale Resale Thrift Store is the perfect opportunity for you!

South County Outreach's Upscale Resale Thrift Store helps support our mission of ending hunger and homelessness in Orange County.

Responsibilities:

Thrift Store volunteers help with sorting donations, stocking shelves, cashiering, creating displays, and assisting customers while shopping. We are seeking personable and organized volunteers who like working with others.

Location

7 Whatney, Suite B, Irvine, CA 92618, US

Mission Statement

South County Outreach is a nonprofit organization committed to preventing hunger and homelessness in Orange County by helping people in need help themselves.

Description

South County Outreach (SCO), founded in 1989, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing homeless prevention services to low-income individuals and families in crisis in South Orange County.

Through a variety of programs, South County Outreach gives families in need the help they need and the tools to become self-sufficient. Our Food Pantry distributes nearly one million pounds of emergency, non-perishable and fresh food to an average of 9,000 families annually. Our housing programs provide subsidized housing and professional case management services to local families who are homeless or on the verge of being homeless. Our Computer Learning Lab teaches more than 600 students annually who are unemployed and underemployed to improve their skills and increase job opportunities.

We are a volunteer-based organization with over 250 regularly scheduled volunteers and 1,500 occasional volunteers that help throughout the year.

CAUSE AREAS

Community

Homeless & Housing

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

DATE POSTED

April 3, 2025

SKILLS

• Organization
• People Skills

GOOD FOR

• People 55+
• Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at least 18
• Orientation or Training
• One shift per week for 3 - 4 hours
• Background check required if training to be a cashier.